Get by politely

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   Greetings & responding

   Greet someone, ask how they are, and say goodbye politely.

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   Pronouns & the 'you' register

   Use 'I' and pick the right 'you' for the situation.

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   Yes / No / 'I don't understand'

   Keep a conversation alive when you're lost.

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4. 4

   Numbers 1–10 & 'how much?'

   Understand prices and quantities; ask 'how much?'.

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5. 5

   Please / thanks / sorry & 'do you have…?'

   Be courteous and ask for things.

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Introduce yourself · future tense begins

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   Self-introduction

   Say your name, where you're from, that you're learning Malayalam.
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   All the pronouns

   We (incl/excl) and he/she/it/they.
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   Family members

   Name and talk about your family.
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   Asking questions

   Who / what / where / when.
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   Future tense (‑ും)

   Say what you'll do — the verb spine begins.

Navigate · want/need

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   Directions

   Ask for and follow simple directions.
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   Transport

   Take an auto/bus; say where to go and stop.
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   Shopping & bargaining

   Ask a price; ask for a reduction.
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   'I want…' / 'May I…?'

   State what you want and ask permission.

Function · past tense

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   Food & ordering

   Order a meal and adjust it.
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   Time & days

   Tell the time; today/tomorrow/yesterday.
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   Daily routine

   Describe your day.
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   Past tense

   Say what you did.
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   Feelings & states

   Say how you feel.

Connect · present tense (consolidate)

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   Small talk

   Chat about the weather and your day.
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   Likes & opinions

   Say what you like and a simple opinion.
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   Present tense (‑ഉന്നു)

   Consolidate the present/habitual forms.
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   Plans & invitations

   Suggest doing something together.
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   Free conversation

   Combine everything into a real chat.