As a Community Telugu Teacher, I focus on helping students speak Telugu naturally and confidently. Each lesson starts with a friendly introduction and a short discussion about the student’s goals. I use the italki Classroom with screen sharing and a digital whiteboard to teach basic Telugu words, pronunciation, and simple sentence formation. Lessons include a small, easy-to-follow mini lesson using visuals, flashcards, and repeat-after-me practice, followed by daily-life conversation. At the end of every class, I give supportive feedback, highlight progress, and suggest simple practice so students can improve step by step in a comfortable and encouraging environment.

Introduction & Warm-up (5 minutes)
Friendly Greetings, Student name & purpose of learning Telugu
Simple question: “Why do you want to learn Telugu?”
Telugu Words Pronunciation	English Meaning and Context is explained
1.Na-ma-skā-ram	Hello/Greetings 	The most polite and formal greeting. Use for elders, colleagues, or strangers. 
2.Na-mas-tē	Hello (Informal) -  	Common and respectful, suitable for most situations
3.Na -Peru	My Name Is	
4.Mim'malni kalavaḍaṁ ānandaṅgā undi	Nice to meet you	   Used for Elders or in Formal      Discussions
5.Mee-ru e-lā u-nnā-ru?	How are you? (Formal)	Used for Elders or in Formal Discussions
6.Nuv-vu e-lā u-nnā-vu?	How are you? (In Formal)	Used with Friends, Family, or younger people
7.Nē-nu bā-gu-nnā-nu.	I am fine	The standard reply to "How are you?"
8. Dhan-ya-vā-dā-lu	Thank You	A formal way to express gratitude
9.Dhan-ya-vā-da-mu	Thank You	A slightly shorter version
10.Nenu-Telugu-Nerchukuntunnanu	I am Learning Telugu	
Pronunciation Practice , Slow Speaking, Students repeat the sentences, short role play, Correct pronunciation, Encourage confidence, Suggest simple daily practice, Repeat greetings, Practice saying name & one sentence .

By the end of the class, the student can:

Greet in Telugu, Introduce themselves, Speak simple Telugu sentences with confidence

Beginner Telugu Speaking: Greetings and Daily Sentences

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