Dear friends,
Must be thinking what tribe be increased...I am talking about the Tamil 'knowing' people, who maybe not be born in TN but is having the urge to learn it.
After looking at the thread, can I learn telugu, a thread started by Nandhshyam, I thought why can't we start a thread on those lines, to make the new comers to Tamil Nadu, feel comfortable and get to know the language spoken there.
Ask any doubts regarding the language from the alphabets, to the numbers, to the usage of the language, I/we ( I am sure tamil knowing ilites pitch in to help our fellow-ilites to learn our language) can help you to lead a peaceful and satisfied conversation with your neighbours, maids, and all those whom you encounter in your day-to-day life..
You can use this link to type in Tamil too..
Google Indic Transliteration
sriniketan