Podcast

Speak Malayalam: Phrase of the Day

20 episodes · free · new episodes regularly

Bite-size real Malayalam — one everyday phrase or full dialogue per episode, spoken clearly. Listen right here, and soon on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

Namaskaram — the perfect Malayalam hello
Learn the warm, all-purpose Malayalam greeting used across Kerala.
Sukhamaano? — how are you?
The friendly check-in you will hear in every Malayali conversation.
Nandi & Valare Nandi — thank you
Say thank you warmly in Malayalam.
Njaan ninne snehikkunnu — I love you
The most beautiful sentence in Malayalam, pronounced right.
Enikku ninne ishtamaanu — I like you
The everyday way Malayalis actually express affection.
Amma & Achan — mother and father
The two words every Malayali heart is built on.
Mole, choru kazhicho? — have you eaten?
The classic Malayali family love-question.
Ithu enthaa? — what is this?
Your all-purpose curiosity tool in Malayalam.
Nee evideyaa? — where are you?
The opening line of every Malayali phone call.
Adipoli! — awesome!
The slang that makes Malayalis grin when learners use it.
Machane! — bro!
Friendly slang between friends, used everywhere.
Chetta, oru chaaya — ordering tea
Order tea like a local at any Kerala tea shop.
Vishakkunnu! — I’m hungry!
The dinner-table essential.
Nalla ruchi! — so tasty!
The compliment every Malayali cook wants to hear.
Evideya bus stand? — asking directions
Travel Kerala with confidence.
Vila kurayumo? — bargaining
The shopping phrase that saves you money.
Counting 1–5 in Malayalam
Onnu, randu, moonu, naalu, anchu — counting made musical.
Pathukke parayu — speak slowly
The learner’s best friend phrase.
The Amma phone call — full dialogue
A complete, real Malayali family phone conversation.
At the tea shop — full dialogue
A complete tea-shop exchange, start to finish.

Subscribe

Podcast feed for any podcast app: speakmalayalam.com/podcast.xml — paste it into Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, AntennaPod or any player’s “add by URL”. Spotify & Apple directory listings coming soon.

Go beyond listening

Every episode comes from a full free guide: explore the searchable phrasebook, follow the 30-day course, or learn to say it all yourself in one-to-one lessons.

Useful words for listening practice

You’ll hear these again and again in songs, films and everyday audio.

MalayalamRomanisedEnglish
കേൾക്കാംkelkkamLet’s listen
പാട്ട്paattuSong
സിനിമcinemaFilm
ഒന്നുകൂടി പറയാമോ?onnukoodi parayamo?Could you say that once more?

Frequently asked questions

How do I subscribe to the podcast?

Copy the feed address speakmalayalam.com/podcast.xml into any podcast app's 'add show by URL' option. Spotify and Apple directory listings are coming.

Are episodes real colloquial Malayalam?

Yes — every episode is everyday spoken Malayalam, the register used at home and in shops, never textbook-formal.

How long are episodes?

Seconds to a minute — designed for repetition. Hear it, say it, use it the same day.

Will there be more episodes?

Yes — new phrases and full dialogues are added regularly from the growing audio library.

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