4.9★ average across 420+ verified student reviews on independent tutoring platforms. Here is what learners say, in their own words.
In their own words
★★★★★"I'm an American-born Malayali. I started learning with Reshmi and wow, big difference. Now I'm having conversations with my parents in Malayalam. I highly recommend you choose Reshmi as your teacher."
Joe · Heritage learner · USA
★★★★★"First lesson today, and Reshmi is amazing! I went into it feeling so nervous and not sure how I'd ever understand — and came out feeling so confident and proud of myself."
Carly · Beginner · USA
★★★★★"Reshmi's coursework is highly effective for adult learners. She's inspired confidence that I can acquire conversational Malayalam even with no South Asian language background at all."
Alexander Hansen · Adult learner
★★★★★"A fantastic teacher for beginners. As an expert linguist she compares English and Malayalam structure, which really helps. I'm learning to communicate with my husband's family."
Emma Brown · Learning for family · UK
★★★★★"An excellent teacher who understands each student's level. Her approach is sensitive to the difference between formal and everyday language, and to the correct pronunciation of new sounds."
Dan Melnick · Heritage learner · USA
★★★★★"Six months in and I couldn't be happier. A qualified, professional teacher who brings both structure and warmth. Highly recommended for anyone serious about learning Malayalam."
John Sexton · Long-term student
★★★★★"I'm 25, raised in the US, and had tried to learn Malayalam many times — books, apps — giving up each time. For the first time, with Reshmi, I truly feel confident speaking Malayalam. My parents are beyond proud."
Linnu · Heritage learner · USA
★★★★★"She makes learning simple even for a Hindi speaker like me. Her friendly approach and structured lessons helped me gain confidence quickly. Highly recommended."
Kanishk · Hindi speaker · India
★★★★★"I started Malayalam from zero and it completely changed how I see language learning. She teaches real spoken Malayalam, and her pronunciation training made everything confidence-building."
Anum · Beginner
What students consistently say
Across platforms, the same themes repeat: lessons are relaxed and laughter-filled, the Malayalam taught is the real spoken kind their family actually uses, pronunciation (yes, even zha) finally clicks, and progress shows up at the dinner table, not just in notebooks. Students range from NRI kids and spouses of Malayalis to doctors relocating to Kerala.
Where these reviews come from
Every review above was written by a paying student on an independent tutoring platform, where reviews can only be left after a completed lesson and can’t be edited by the teacher. Together they average 4.9★ across 420+ reviews. If you’d like to read more before booking, message me on WhatsApp and I’ll share them.
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How Malayalis say thanks and praise
If a lesson goes well, this is how you might say so in Malayalam.
| Malayalam | Romanised | English |
|---|---|---|
| നന്ദി | nandi | Thank you |
| കൊള്ളാം | kollaam | Nice / not bad |
| അടിപൊളി | adipoli | Brilliant! (casual) |
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