Directions story - A1
Lost in Kochi
A short beginner reader for kerala visitors: read the Roman Malayalam, check the English meaning, practise aloud, then use the quiz and AI tutor prompt.
Read the story aloud
Hear the whole story in Malayalam (voice: Meera)
Roman Malayalam
Njan Kochi-yil vazhi thettum.
Njan Kochi-yil vazhi thettum.
Meaning
I lose the way in Kochi.
I lose the way in Kochi.
Roman Malayalam
Njan chodikkum: station evide?
Njan chodikkum: station evide?
Meaning
I ask: where is the station?
I ask: where is the station?
Roman Malayalam
Oru chettan parayum: auto edukku.
Oru chettan parayum: auto edukku.
Meaning
A man says: take an auto.
A man says: take an auto.
Roman Malayalam
Avar sahayam cheyyum.
Avar sahayam cheyyum.
Meaning
They help.
They help.
Roman Malayalam
Njan parayum: nanni.
Njan parayum: nanni.
Meaning
I say: thank you.
I say: thank you.
Practice goal: read once slowly, once naturally, then change one line to fit your own life.
Comprehension quiz
Question 1
Who is the main person in this story?
Question 2
Which word or phrase would you say out loud first?
Question 3
Change one story line so it matches your family, school, travel or daily-life situation.
AI tutor prompt
Use this with the AI Malayalam tutor:
Prompt: Practice asking where something is and thanking someone. Ask me one line at a time. Wait for my answer. Correct gently in simple English and Roman Malayalam.