Ciya Manoj

Ciya is a brilliant teacher, I have learned so much with her. As I've been having lessons with her for some time, now we mostly just chat and she corrects my phrases and offers alternatives. I really look forward to my class every week!

Ciya has been my teacher from the beginning of my Malayalam journey. She taught me everything I know. She taught me how to read and write the script, understand basic vocabulary and grammar, and she has shared interesting aspects of Kerala's culture along the way. Even though learning a language is a long process, I am excited to see how far I have come.

Starting with no previous knowledge, I have now completed 100 sessions with Ciya. She also taught me the handwritten forms of the Malayalam script with a digital writing pad, something that is very important, yet few teachers of languages with a non-European writing system have done for me. Learning Malayalam requires time, and Ciya has always been very patient, friendly, and helpful with me. She also explains about Kerala culture and traditions. Regardless of your language level, I can warmly recommend studying with Ciya. She is one of the gems teaching here on iTalki.

Ciya is a thoughtful and kind teacher who made me feel very comfortable upon my initial lesson! I’m looking forward to more.

Ciya is a very good teacher. I've had ten lessons with her so far and since she started teaching me, I can really see how much my reading and writing skills as well ad my overall understanding of Malayalam have improved. I highly recommend her as a teacher since she is very patient, understanding and professional.

After 29 lessons with Ciya, I can read, write, and I am making significant progress with spoken Malayalam. These skills are helping me adjust well to life in Kerala. I appreciate Ciya’s thorough approach and kind demeanor. I am looking forward to many more lessons.