Sambhashanam - The Conversation Program
Conversations to connect
Purpose
To help children understand, speak, and confidently engage in everyday conversations in Indian languages, strengthening identity, relationships, and cultural continuity.
What
Sambhashanam offers guided spoken-language courses focused on real-life conversation. Through mentor-led sessions and regular practice, learners build confidence in listening, speaking, and expressing themselves naturally.
Who its for
Children growing up abroad or in India
Heritage learners wanting to reconnect with their mother tongue
Beginners to advanced speakers seeking practical fluency
Courses
Beginner
Greetings, introductions, common phrases
Intermediate
Describing events, daily life, expressing opinions
Advanced
Conversations on social topics, storytelling, idiomatic usage
Each level includes:
1 live sessions per week
10-12 weeks
60–90 minutes each
Practice support through sub-groups
Weekly practice assignments
Group speaking activities
Vocabulary & phrase lists
Languages We Offer
Currently active
Telugu
English (for non native english speakers)
Come back to learn more
Tamil
Kannada
How this supports the Participants
Identity
Helps you stay connected to your roots, traditions, and values.
Builds a sense of belonging and pride in your heritage while protecting linguistic and cultural diversity.
Cognition
Enhances memory, problem-solving, and learning ability.
Makes it easier to learn other languages later.
Family Bonds
Helps connect with older generations who may only speak the mother tongue.
Maintains meaningful relationships with family members.
Sambhashanam Team
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Roja Kandepalli
M.Sc. Chem. | Homemaker | UK
“Knowledge is Power” -
Sivaranjani Penna
Internal Medicine Physician | USA
“Ahaṁ Brahmāsmi - Tat Tvam Asi” -
Sunitha Yadam
B.Ed, MBA | Educator | USA