Although Malayalam belongs to the Dravidian family of languages, along with Tamil, Kota, Kodagu, and Kannada, it is believed that it provides more than sufficient evidence to the impact of various cultures on the people of Kerala. It is one of 22 scheduled languages of India spoken by nearly 2.88% of Indians. Kerala is one first Indian state with a literacy level of 100%. Use the BACK button to return here. Malayalam is Kerala's official language and is spoken by at least 96% of the people of Kerala. These Kerala languages are often interspersed with words from Sanskrit, Latin, Urdu, etc. Almost 90% people of Kerala speak Malayalam. Enjoy the Language of Kerala. And the staff at the resort always appreciate it when you make the effort to learn a few words of their native language. The major languages spoken in Cochin city of Kerala are given below. People speak different languages in Kerala. Malayalam is, however, the regional and official Language … Malayalam, the language of Kerala, is probably unlike any language you’ve ever heard. As of 2001 census Tamil is spoken as the first language by nearly 90 per cent of the state's population followed by Telugu (5.65%), Kannada … Also, the Kerala Iyers (Brahmins from TN) who had migrated to the state in 18-19th century for religious vocations also speak Tamil. You won’t need to know a word of it for this trip, but it’s fun to learn a little. It is also the main language of communication and medium of instruction in Cochin. When India adopted national standards Tamil was the first language to be recognised as a classical language of India. English It is a combination of two words, "mala" (meaning mountain) and "alam" (meaning the land). Malayalam is the principal language of Kerala. Malayalam is the official and local language of the state. The next most common language is Tamil, spoken mainly by workers and labourers from the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu. Malayalam Malayalam is the state language of Kerala. Both Malayalam and English are widely taught Language in the state. There are 5 main regional dialects of Malayalam. Click a picture. The state with highest literacy level puts a lot of emphasis on education. There are variations in the language as per the location and the community. Malayalam is the official language of Kerala State, belongs to the Dravidian family of languages. due to foreign influence. Malayalam aficionados have long been complaining, perhaps even for a few decades that the language is on the verge of extinction. Click on the picture and learn to say some words. Approx 36 million people speak Malayalam. Malayalam (/ ˌ m æ l ə ˈ j ɑː l ə m /; Malayalam: മലയാളം, Malayāḷam ?, [mäläjäːɭäm] ()) is a Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is a Dravidian Language. Try one of our 'print out and colour' pages. The people of Kerala speak a language called Malayalam. Other common languages that are spoken in Kerala are English and Tamil. This language belongs to the Dravidian group of languages. It is quite understandable then, why people of Kochi speak so many languages. The modern Malayalam is actually a mix of every language the average malayalee speaks, including English. This is such a controversial question that you may end up hurting all of the malayalees. The main reason for … Malayalam is predominantly spoken in Kerala and Lakshadweep. It is also spoken in some parts of neighboring states like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. 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