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Online Marathi Classes for NRIs and Professionals in California
Flexible, one on one conversational Marathi for adults and children in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego, and beyond.
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Evenings: 6:30 PM PST onwards)
The Situation Most California Marathi Parents Know Too Well
Your child sits at the dinner table while Aaji talks about her day in Pune. They understand every word. But when Aaji turns to them and asks “Kaay karate aahes?” they freeze, look at you, and answer in English.
If that sounds familiar, take a deep breath - you’re not alone. It’s hard balancing a fast-paced life in the Bay Area, LA, or San Diego with keeping our roots alive. We bring our culture into our homes with the food, the festivals, and the love, but watch our kids grow up speaking English every minute outside the front door. They share our hearts and our traditions - they just need a little help finding their voice in Marathi.
They already have the connection - they just need a little help finding their voice.
Why Traditional Options Haven’t Worked
Weekend Marathi schools teach the script before conversation. Indian cultural programs focus on dance and music, not language. And speaking Marathi at home does not always automatically encourage children to speak in Marathi when they are immersed in an English speaking environment - friends, school, neighbours, etc..
Most children in California who grow up in Marathi households are what linguists call receptive multilinguals. They can understand Marathi, but usually tend to lack the confidence to speak the language. With Speak Marathi we specialise in using play based learning to encourage children to engage in Marathi.
How Speak Marathi Works for California Families
All classes are one on one, online, and scheduled around your child’s school and activity schedule. You can schedule your classes in the mornings (7 AM PST to 10 AM PST) or evenings (6:30 PM onwards).
Our tutors customise the classes to meet your child at their proficiency level instead of starting directly with the Devanagari alphabet. The focus is always on spoken colloquial Marathi with the use of some English words to ease the transition into using only Marathi vocabulary.
Sessions run 45 to 60 minutes long, once or twice a week. Book a free demo before committing to classes!
What Parents Across California Are Saying
Families in Cupertino, Fremont, Sunnyvale, and the greater Bay Area have used Speak Marathi to help their children become comfortable speaking with grandparents in Marathi. Parents in Los Angeles and San Diego find the flexible timing works well around school sports and after-school activities.
One Fremont parent shared that after three months, her 8-year-old started responding to Aaji in Marathi during video calls.
If that is what you are working toward, book a free demo today!
Simple to Start, Designed to Last
Three easy steps from your first demo to your child's first Marathi sentence.
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Choose from either a 5 or 20 class plan and plan your class schedule with your tutor.
Start your Marathi Journey
Sessions run 45–60 minutes, once or twice a week, at times that work in your time zone. Start forming sentences from the first class and experience real time progress.
Questions Parents and Professionals in California Ask Us
Honest answers about how our classes work, who they are for, and what to expect.
Yes. Speak Marathi offers online one on one Marathi classes for NRI children across California, including the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Classes are scheduled around Pacific Time, in the mornings (7 AM PST to 10 AM PST) or evenings (6:30 PM PST onwards) on weekdays and weekend.
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Absolutely. This is the most common situation we work with - Children who understand Marathi but answer in English are called receptive multilinguals and require regular practice to improve their speaken Marathi. With consistent one on one speaking practice with a native Marathi teacher, most children begin speaking Marathi within 6 to the first few sessions.
Speak Marathi offers online Marathi tutoring for children in California over video call. One on one sessions with a dedicated native Marathi-speaking teacher are available, with the first session always free.
Speak Marathi provides online conversational Marathi classes for children and adults in the Bay Area, including families in San Jose, Fremont, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, and Milpitas. Scheduling is flexible around school and work hours.
Speak Marathi works with children from age 4 onwards. For NRI children in California, starting between ages 4 and 10 usually gives the best results. We also work successfully with teenagers and adults reconnecting with Marathi.
Yes, absolutely. Many of our adult learners are non-native speakers, foreign spouses, or professionals looking to connect with their partner’s family or community. Our one on one curriculum starts with practical conversational building blocks using English transliteration, so you don't need to read the Devanagari script to start speaking confidently from day one.
Not at all. We prioritize spoken, colloquial Marathi first. Learning a new script early on can often feel overwhelming for both kids and busy adults. By focusing on listening and speaking first using English alphabets (transliteration), learners build conversational fluency quickly. Reading and writing can always be added later at your own pace.
We work completely around Pacific Time (PST). Sessions run 45 to 60 minutes and can be scheduled on weekday mornings (7:00 AM – 10:00 AM PST) before work/school, or evenings (6:30 PM PST onwards), as well as weekends. Because all classes are 1-on-1, rescheduling or adjusting frequency to fit your busy life is hassle-free.
Fear of making mistakes is the #1 barrier for both kids and adult learners. Our tutors specialize in creating a patient, judgment-free environment using immersive practice, casual dialog, and play-based learning. We gently guide learners to form sentences naturally so confidence comes before perfection.
With consistent 1-on-1 sessions once or twice a week, most kids and adult learners start stringing together basic everyday sentences within 6 to 8 sessions. Within 3 to 6 months, learners typically feel comfortable holding casual conversations with grandparents, in-laws, or Marathi-speaking peers.
Moving back to India is a major transition, and language is often the biggest hurdle for kids raised in California. Our classes ease this shift by bridging the gap between passive understanding and active fluency before you land. Rather than overwhelming them with formal academic grammar, we focus on real-world spoken Marathi - elping your child build the confidence to chat with cousins, speak with house help, interact with neighbors, and settle smoothly into everyday life in Maharashtra.
While out primary focus is on Spoken fluency, Reading and Writing can be included in your classes upon request.