Designing and implementing a Tamil language learning tool for educational institutions

Authors: Franklin Thambi Jose 1, *, Preethi Preethi 2, Kartheges Ponnaih 1, Muniisvaran Kumar 1

Affiliations:

1Faculty of Languages and Communication, Sultan Idris Education University, Tanjung Malim, Malaysia
2Department of English, Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women, Thamaraikulam, India

Abstract

Education supports both individual development and social progress. It is provided through various institutions worldwide, where learners gain knowledge, receive instruction, and participate in meaningful learning activities. Schools, colleges, polytechnics, teacher training institutes, and universities all contribute to intellectual growth and the development of essential skills. In today’s technologically advanced environment, digital learning tools are important for supporting Tamil language instruction in modern classrooms. Learning languages across cultures plays a key role in connecting people globally. This study aims to design and implement a Tamil language learning tool for educational institutions and to evaluate its effectiveness based on user feedback. A descriptive research method was used, focusing on three states in Malaysia. Data were collected from 780 students across different educational institutions using a structured questionnaire. The findings show that most students preferred using the Tamil language learning tool in their learning process. They reported that it supports both independent learning and classroom instruction, with a user-friendly and easily navigable interface. The study emphasizes the importance of integrating digital tools into Tamil language learning environments in Malaysia. It also recommends expanding the tool’s content, adding more interactive features to meet diverse learning needs, and promoting the use of digital language education tools to enhance effective and engaging learning.

Keywords

Tamil language learning, Digital learning tools, Educational institutions, User feedback, Descriptive research

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DOI

https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2025.12.012

Citation (APA)

José, F. T., Preethi, P., Ponnaih, K., & Kumar, M. (2025). Designing and implementing a Tamil language learning tool for educational institutions. International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences, 12(12), 122–128. https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2025.12.012