Aashaan Features – Learn to read/write Malayalam & Hindi

One of the key strengths of Aashaan is our commitment to authenticity in language learning. All educational content within the app features recordings by native speakers. By exclusively using native voices for lessons and exercises, we ensure that learners are exposed to genuine pronunciation and intonation from the very beginning. Unlike platforms that rely on AI-generated voices, Aashaan provides a clear and accurate model for learners to emulate, helping to build strong foundational listening and speaking skills in both Malayalam and Hindi.

By the time you complete the course, you will have developed the skills necessary to read most of the widely circulated newspapers in Malayalam and Hindi. Specifically, you will be equipped to read publications such as Malayala Manorama (മലയാള മനോരമ) in Malayalam and Dainik Jagran (दैनिक जागरण) in Hindi. This achievement demonstrates your ability to comprehend authentic written material and marks a significant milestone in your language learning journey.

The courses within Aashaan are thoughtfully divided into units and chapters to facilitate easy learning and quick reference at any stage of your language journey. Each unit focuses on a specific aspect of language acquisition, while chapters within those units break down complex topics into manageable lessons. This structure allows learners to progress systematically, building upon their knowledge step by step.

Here you will start learning letters in Malayalam or Hindi. Listen to the pronunciation of each letter. Repeat until you get it right.

We included a writing practice for important letters you learned. You may ask why we included a writing practise inside the reading course?

• By physically tracing the characters (on screen with the help of guides), you build muscle memory. This is a crucial step in learning to write a new script, as it helps your brain and hand work together to recall the correct shapes and motions.
• In the latest versions we have added a skip button, but we strongly suggest you don’t use it. Your patience is key to your success.
• After on-screen practice, we recommend that you begin practicing by writing on paper to achieve maximum results

Hearing the sound of a letter first and then trying to find it from a group of letters helps you build phonemic awareness. The act of hearing a sound and then visually searching for its corresponding letter reinforces the connection in the brain. It’s a multisensory approach that engages both auditory and visual processing skills, making the learning stick more effectively.

Here you will be matching a visual pattern to the letters you have already learned. This is a foundational skill for reading. You will be presented with words containing only the letters you have learned so far. Check the image below which shows our process of Cumulative Learning techniques used for word decoding and recognition.

• You’ll only find words containing various combinations of the letters you’ve learned so far.
• We have a large library of words to ensure you develop a strong, solid foundation and prevent gaps in your understanding.

Our way of implementing cohort model of word recognition. Your brain quickly uses the acoustic information to narrow down the options and identify the correct word. This method is extremely valuable for language learners as it bridges the gap between the sounds of a new language and its written representation, making the learning process more intuitive and effective. As you practice this, your brain becomes more efficient at connecting sounds to their corresponding letter patterns.

Here, you will be moving from reading single words to reading sentences, which helps you develop fluency. You begin to recognize entire phrases and sentence patterns, rather than just individual words. This process helps your brain identify and internalize the patterns and structures of the language. Here also, you will only find sentences constructed from various combinations of the letters you’ve learned so far.

Here, you will be able to identify how a letter or word’s sound is modified when symbols are applied to them. It also helps you learn how the sound of a letter is modified when used as a conjunct consonant. This is a revision of what we have already learned, but with letters and words grouped by the subtle differences that often confuse learners.

These meaningful groups enhances memory and retention

Before version 1.2.7, Aashaan was only supporting Malayalam. Since version 1.2.7, we’ve added Hindi support and enhanced our courses with the following new features.

We have included the meaning of all words and phrases/sentences inside our courses. This helps you start building your Receptive Vocabulary (associating meaning with the words/phrases you recognize).

A conjunct consonant is a single, compact symbol formed by combining two or more consonants together. We have now started displaying the component letters that make up each conjunct consonant. We added this feature because understanding the individual components of a consonant cluster or ligature is a key skill in literacy, especially for languages with complex orthographies like those in the Brahmic family (e.g., Sanskrit, Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu, etc.).

It is common for some conjunct consonants or fused ligatures to look different depending on the font. Since this can confuse beginners, we have added a feature where you can check multiple forms for a single letter.