Online Malayalam classes for families worldwide
Speak Malayalam with the people you love.
Personalised 1:1 live lessons for kids, adults and complete beginners abroad. Learn to speak with confidence, connect with family and keep your Kerala roots close.
✓ No payment required ✓ Beginner-friendly ✓ Your local timezone
സുഖമാണോ?
Sukhamaano?
How are you?
Start with your real reason
One language. Three different journeys.
Choose the path that sounds most like you. Every lesson is adapted to your age, level and goal.
Kids growing up abroad
Help your child speak naturally with grandparents and relatives—not just memorise words.
Explore kids’ classesAdults who understand but hesitate
Turn passive understanding into confident conversation with practical, guided speaking.
Explore spoken MalayalamNon-Malayali partners & beginners
Start from zero and learn the everyday Malayalam your family actually uses.
Explore beginner lessonsNot sure where to start? We’ll recommend a path after your free demo.
Talk to a teacherConfidence before perfection
Lessons built for real conversations—not exam answers.
Your classes begin with the Malayalam you want to use: speaking to family, following conversations and feeling at home in the language.
See how beginner lessons workSpeak before you study grammar
Use practical Malayalam from the first lesson through guided conversations built around your home and family.
Learn at your pace
Your tutor adapts vocabulary, repetition and activities to your confidence level—never a generic batch syllabus.
See steady progress
Work toward clear speaking, listening, reading or writing goals with regular feedback and the same personal focus.
Simple from the first step
From curious to confident in three steps.
No long application, no confusing level selection and no payment before you experience a lesson.
Tell us your goal
Share the learner’s age, current level, timezone and reason for learning. It takes about two minutes.
Meet your tutor free
Experience a live 1:1 demo, ask questions and receive a suggested learning path—with no payment required.
Choose a flexible plan
Pick a class bundle and timings that work in your country. Then begin learning with confidence.
Learner stories
Small lessons. Meaningful connections.
The classes are very fun, engaging and child friendly.
I learned Malayalam through one-on-one live sessions. The teaching was interactive and customised.
A perfect place to learn Malayalam online. Structured classes and dedicated teachers make it easy and simple.
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Clear, flexible pricing
Begin free. Continue at your pace.
Every paid class is a 60-minute private lesson. Larger bundles reduce the per-class cost.
Meet your tutor in a live 1:1 demo
Experience the teaching style and get a personalised recommendation before choosing a plan.
Starter
$60
5 classes · $12 per class
A low-commitment start for a new learner.
Start with StarterProgress
$200
20 classes · $10 per class
Build consistent speaking, listening and reading habits.
Choose ProgressMastery
$400
50 classes · $8 per class
A complete journey from foundations toward fluency.
Choose MasteryFoundation and Fluency bundles are also available. Confirm current availability and payment details with the team before purchase.
Founder-ledLanguage learning with a human purposeWhy Decode Malayalam exists
Language should bring families closer.
Jobin MJ created Decode Malayalam to make the language accessible to learners anywhere in the world. The teaching approach focuses on useful conversation, individual goals and the confidence to speak without fear of mistakes.
That means a child can talk to grandparents, an adult can stop freezing mid-sentence, and a new family member can join everyday conversations.
Learn something today
Free Malayalam learning resources.
Not ready for a class yet? Start with a practical guide, then return when you want personalised help.
Quick answers
Questions families ask before starting.
Still deciding? Message us and we’ll help you choose the right level, timing and class bundle.
Ask on WhatsAppCan a complete beginner learn Malayalam online?+
Yes. Lessons can begin with zero Malayalam knowledge. Your tutor uses English support, simple everyday phrases, pronunciation practice and repetition before gradually introducing longer conversations.
Are the classes suitable for children growing up abroad?+
Yes. The 1:1 format lets the tutor adapt stories, games, vocabulary and speaking practice to the child’s age, attention span and connection with Malayalam at home.
Can I learn Malayalam if my spouse or partner is Malayali?+
Yes. Your lessons can focus on family conversations, greetings, meals, travel and the phrases you need with your partner and relatives instead of following a school-style syllabus.
How are international timezones handled?+
Morning, evening and weekend slots can be matched to timezones in Canada, the USA, the UK, the UAE, Europe, Australia and other countries, subject to tutor availability.
What happens in the free demo?+
You meet a tutor in a live 1:1 session, discuss your goals, try the teaching style and receive a recommended path. No payment or credit card is required for the demo.
How much do online Malayalam classes cost?+
Bundles currently range from $60 for 5 classes to $400 for 50 classes. Each class is 60 minutes, with the per-class rate reducing on larger bundles.
Your first conversation starts here
Come as a beginner.
Leave the demo with a plan.
Meet a native Malayalam tutor, experience a personalised lesson and discover the next step for you or your child.
No credit card · No obligation · Global scheduling