Introductions story - A1
The New Neighbor
A short beginner reader for conversation learners: 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
Puthiya neighbor vannu.
Puthiya neighbor vannu.
Meaning
A new neighbor came.
A new neighbor came.
Roman Malayalam
Njan chodikkum: ningalude peru entha?
Njan chodikkum: ningalude peru entha?
Meaning
I ask: what is your name?
I ask: what is your name?
Roman Malayalam
Avar parayum: ente peru Maya.
Avar parayum: ente peru Maya.
Meaning
She says: my name is Maya.
She says: my name is Maya.
Roman Malayalam
Njan parayum: ente veedu ivide aanu.
Njan parayum: ente veedu ivide aanu.
Meaning
I say: my house is here.
I say: my house is here.
Roman Malayalam
Avar parayum: nalla kandathil santhosham.
Avar parayum: nalla kandathil santhosham.
Meaning
She says: happy to meet you.
She says: happy to meet 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 introducing yourself to a neighbor. Ask me one line at a time. Wait for my answer. Correct gently in simple English and Roman Malayalam.