Essential Ophthalmic Tamil: The complete course is a novel attempt to teach the Tamil language to non-native speakers who come to Tamil Nadu for ophthalmology training. This offers a 3 component system with a Video version + Manual + Audiotape – for a holistic learning experience.

  1. The video comprises two parts – uploaded on YouTube for any time watch. The instructor uses a virtual whiteboard to write and explain the words with proper pronunciation.
  2. The Manual is a handy companion-text for the video. It has more vocabulary added and serves as a ready reckoner for the learners.
  3. The highlight is the Audiotape which gives an interactive and immersive learning experience. The instructor explains vital phrases and pauses for the learner to recite back, thereby making the training more active.

This endeavour aims to quicken the language learning process, hence enabling effective communication with patients.

Dr Pranesh Bala subraamniam, Aravind-Coimbatore