The Best Secondary School Tamil Tuition in Singapore
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The Best Secondary School Tamil Tuition in Singapore
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It is no secret that secondary school students have a high workload, which prevents them from preparing for every subject with equal effort and time. However, having Tamil tuition can help students in their learning journey by providing students with an opportunity to speak, read, and write Tamil if there is no such opportunity to do so during their daily lives.
With Tutor City’s dedicated Tamil tutors, secondary school students will be able to gain proficiency in their Mother Tongue so that they can achieve good results in their exams. Tutor City has an extensive database of experienced and proficient Tamil tutors for your choosing!
Why do you need Secondary Tamil Tuition?
Tamil is one of the national languages used in Singapore. Students who are proficient in the language will be able to communicate with people in other countries that use Tamil as their national language, such as Tamil and Sri Lanka. Picking up another language is always a valuable skill that will serve students well during their schooling and employment.
Students need to undertake the Tamil subject and achieve a pass in O Levels if they do not wish to take Tamil in Junior College. This has the benefit of reducing the student’s workload when they go to Junior College, as A Levels is another challenge on its own. A good pass in Tamil will show that the student is able to cope well academically in school and will reflect well on them.
The Cost of Secondary Tamil Tuition
The average hourly fees for Secondary School Tamil tuition ranges from $35 per hour to $100 per hour, depending on the tutor's qualifications, experience, and the level to teach.
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Tuition Rates |
Part-Time |
Full-Time |
Ex/Current |
|
Secondary 1 |
$35 - $50 |
$55 - $65 |
$70 - $100 |
|
Secondary 2 |
$35 - $50 |
$55 - $65 |
$70 - $100 |
|
Secondary 3 |
$35 - $50 |
$60 - $70 |
$75 - $100 |
|
Secondary 4/5 |
$35 - $50 |
$60 - $70 |
$75 - $100 |
1. Includes students in polytechnics, universities and graduates tutoring part-time.
2. If your child has special needs, go to our SPED page to understand the certifications and fees that SPED teachers are quoting.
Outline of Secondary Tamil Tuition
Essays
Use of language
Comprehension
Oral communications
Listening Comprehension
Vocabulary and Grammar
Hurdles Faced by Secondary Tamil Students
Unfamiliarity with speaking, listening, and writing in Tamil
It is important that students get enough practice speaking, listening to, and writing in Tamil. Mastering a language requires regular usage of the language in different contexts, as the student will be able to pick up the relevant vocabulary and sentence structure to be able to communicate ideas effectively to others. For example, students undertaking oral exams in Tamil need to be able to discuss a variety of topics with the examiner in a coherent and concise manner.
Poor pronunciation of Tamil words
The pronunciation of Tamil letters could be difficult for some students, especially if they do not get regular practice speaking the language. Students must also speak with the appropriate vocabulary, grammar, and inflection to show the examiner that they have a good command of the Tamil language. Poor pronunciation of Tamil words may cause the student to lose marks.
Difficulty scoring well in Tamil examinations
Students studying Tamil may have difficulty scoring well in their Tamil examinations due to a lack of understanding of how to answer the questions posed to them. Questions in the Tamil paper will follow a certain format and structure, and it is important for Tamil students to be familiar with the exam format and the mark allocation system to know how to score well.
Challenges in verbalising thoughts for oral communications
In the Tamil oral exam, students need to engage with a particular topic and discuss it. To do this, students must be able to verbalise their thoughts and ideas to communicate well in Tamil. Students will also need the requisite vocabulary to be able to engage with the topic well, as good communication depends on how well the students can elaborate and describe their points.
The Importance of Engaging a Secondary Tamil Tutor
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Students can know how to address their weaknesses
Different students will have varying weaknesses in studying the Tamil language. Some students may be shy and need more practice speaking and verbalising their thoughts to prepare for their oral exams, while others need practice writing in the Tamil language. A good Tamil tutor will be able to help students address their weaknesses so that they can improve in time for their exams.
Students will get regular practice speaking, reading, and writing
Often, Tamil students face a problem scoring well for their Tamil exams due to a lack of regular practice in speaking, reading, and writing in the Tamil language. If there is no such opportunity to practice in their daily lives, engaging a secondary school Tamil tutor could be a weekly chance for students to get enough practice speaking, reading, and writing the Tamil language.
Students will feel more prepared for their exams
By engaging a Tamil tutor, students will feel more prepared for their exams. Preparing beforehand with the guidance of a tutor will enable students to feel more comfortable as they step into the exam hall. Confidence is an important mental aspect students often overlook when taking exams, as students will likely be able to do better if they are in the right mental space.
Students can learn their Mother Tongue
It is important for all students to learn their Mother Tongue to be more in touch with their roots. Furthermore, knowing another language will help students in their future employment as they will be able to communicate with more people. The Mother Tongue subject needs to be prepared properly, especially if students plan to advance to Junior College as it is imperative that the student attains a pass in their Mother Tongue subject.
Good Qualities of a Secondary Tamil Tutor
Ability to speak, read, and write the Tamil language
A good Tamil tutor will be able to speak, read, and write the Tamil language well. It is important that students learn from their tutor, who must himself or herself possess good habits which the student can emulate. As such, it is important that a good Tamil tutor has an excellent command of the Tamil language so they can impart these skills to their students.
Familiarity with updated MOE syllabus
The MOE syllabus is a valuable guideline as to how Tamil exam questions will be posed to students. As such, a good Tamil tutor will be familiar with the updated MOE syllabus so that they can teach their students accordingly. It is highly important that whatever the Tamil tutor teaches the student does not contradict what the student is being told at school. As such, the Tamil tutor must himself or herself be familiar with the updated MOE syllabus.
Ability to teach students how to write well
Writing well in Tamil involves a good grasp of the grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary of the language. Students often struggle with verbalising their thoughts on paper in the language. As such, a good Tamil tutor must be able to teach students how to write good essays and express their thoughts in a coherent and concise manner. Furthermore, a good Tamil tutor will be able to teach students how to write in a structured manner so that they communicate ideas effectively.
Dedication and commitment
A key feature a tutor must have is to be dedicated and committed to teaching. A good tutor should show up for all the slots he has agreed to take on time. If the tutor cannot make it to the class, he should give advance notice and make up the slot so the parent can feel reassured that the student’s learning is not disrupted or compromised. It is also the tutor’s responsibility to make sure the student completes the work given before the tutoring session.
Testimonials from Secondary Tamil Students and their Parents
“Came across Tutor City's good reviews and decided to try it out. Benson was very quick at replying to my enquiries and the turn-around time for providing me with suitable tutors was very fast. Really happy with the prompt and hassle-free service. Already engaged a second tutor for another subject with him. Definitely recommended!”
- Yve
“Mr Benson was very helpful and met our requirements exactly. So glad I reached out to him. The tutor he suggested is good as well friendly with kids and makes learning interesting.”
- Aishwarya Govindharajan
Resources for Secondary Tamil
Learn more about the Tamil language here!
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Tamil is a language which is the most widely spoken among Indians in Singapore. As such, students should be familiar with their Mother Tongue as knowing how to speak, read, and write in another language is an extremely valuable skill set that will not only serve students well in school but in future daily life and even employment.
Engage a Tutor City Secondary School Tamil tutor today!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tamil Language Elective Programme in secondary schools?
The TLEP is offered in secondary schools and will last 2 years. TLEP-Sec students will be awarded a certificate of recognition after they complete the programme. Singapore Citizens may be eligible for the Tamil Language Elective Scholarship (TLES).
What do you learn in Tamil language class?
In Tamil language classes, students will learn basic grammatical concepts and vocabulary, text reading, and conversational skills. Students will learn proficiency in using the Tamil language in both spoken and written forms to prepare for their exams and oral exams.
What is the difficulty of learning Tamil?
One difficulty of learning Tamil is that the written and spoken forms of Tamil are highly different. This makes it difficult for beginners to learn Tamil, as the written form of Tamil might sound pretentious and also too formal when spoken by students.
How do I improve my Tamil?
Listening and speaking are two crucial components of learning a language. To improve their skills in listening and speaking, students need to listen to Tamil music, broadcasts, and videos, and read more in Tamil. This will help students accumulate the necessary vocabulary to use in their oral exams and get used to the colloquial form of speaking in Tamil.
FAQ
Visit our Search Tutors or Request a Tutor page, or call 90672547. You can also send an email to info@tutorcity.sg.
Go to our Search Tutor page and shortlist the tutors you want to hire. Our form filter allows you to specify the tutor attributes so you can choose the most suitable ones. Once you are ready, click on 'Submit Shortlist' and complete the form. We will contact the shortlisted tutors and advise you on which ones are available.
We encourage tutors to upload scanned copies of their certificates in their online profile or email to us. For those who do not upload their certificates, we will instruct tutors to bring their certificates during the 1st lesson for verification.
We will then verify their certificates against the information they provided.
No. You may terminate the tuition at any time if you are dissatisfied with the tutor’s services. You only need to pay for the lessons taught. If you decide to terminate the tuition, please inform us as we gather feedback on our tutors regularly to provide you with the best service.