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Online Marathi Classes for NRI Families and Professionals in New York

Conversational Marathi for children, adults and non-Marathi partners across New York City, Long Island and Westchester.

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A Busy City, and a Language That Gets Quieter Every Year

New York's Maharashtrian families have found so many ways to keep home close. You meet each other at Ganeshotsav in Queens, at Diwali get-togethers in someone's living room, and over a Sunday plate of varaṇ-bhaat that tastes just like it did in Pune.

But the city moves fast, and English moves with it. Between school, the subway and a long list of after-school activities, your child may understand every word when you ask jevaṇ zhaalaa kaa? and still answer you in English. Without regular speaking practice, that gap quietly grows a little wider each year, and the link to grandparents and family stories starts to feel thinner than you'd like.

A Busy City, and a Language That Gets Quieter Every Year - Speak Marathi New York

When Your Child Understands Marathi but Won't Speak It

This is the story we hear most often from New York parents. The understanding is all there. What's missing is the confidence to open up and speak, especially when English always feels easier.

Many weekend language schools begin with the alphabet and grammar, which doesn't really help a child who already understands Marathi and simply needs to start talking. Our 1-on-1 classes put speaking first from the very first session. Tutors use games, role play and everyday topics your child actually cares about, so practice feels like a conversation rather than homework.

The goal is gentle and very real. Within a few weeks, we want your child to answer aajee on the next video call in Marathi, even if it's just a few words to begin with.

For Adults, Partners and Everyone in Between

Maybe you grew up in the US or moved here for work after college. You follow Marathi easily at family dinners, but the words don't come out when it's your turn to speak. You're not starting from zero, and our classes are built to turn what you already understand into easy, everyday conversation.

We also welcome many partners of Maharashtrians who want to feel part of the family chatter. Whether it's joining the jokes at the dinner table or talking to your in-laws without someone translating, we shape every class around the moments that matter to you.

For Adults, Partners and Everyone in Between - Speak Marathi New York

Learning Marathi for Love, Family, and Belonging

Language is one of the warmest ways we connect with the people we love. In a city as diverse as New York, many adults come to Marathi through a cross-cultural marriage, a Maharashtrian partner, or a quiet wish to reconnect with their own roots.

Our 1-on-1 classes give you a relaxed, judgment-free space to practise. We focus on the Marathi of real family life: greeting aajee and aazobaa, chatting at a family wedding, or joining in over Diwali faraaḻ. And with flexible timings that fit around a New York work week, it's easy to make it a regular part of your routine.

Scheduling for New York

Our tutors are available on weekdays and weekends from 7 AM to 1 PM and 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM EST. Weekend mornings are the most popular choice for New York children, while many adults like an evening class once the workday is done.

The first session is always free and comes with no obligation. Join us for a demo, meet your tutor, and see how the class feels for you or your child. We look forward to seeing you online!

Book your demo today!
No pressure, no commitment, just a relaxed conversation to get started!

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How It Works

Simple to Start, Designed to Last

Three easy steps from your first demo to your first Marathi sentence.

Book a Free Demo

No preparation needed. You meet your tutor, speak a little Marathi (or try to), and together you figure out the right starting point. No pressure, no commitment.

Finalise your enrolment

Choose from either a 5 or 20 class plan and plan your class schedule with your tutor.

Start your Marathi Journey

Sessions run 45 to 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 progress.

Questions & Answers

Questions New York Families Ask Us

Honest answers about how our classes work, who they are for, and what to expect.

Are there Marathi classes for NRI children in New York?

Yes. Speak Marathi offers online 1-on-1 Marathi classes for children and families across New York City, Long Island and Westchester. Classes run from 7 AM to 1 PM and 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM EST on weekdays and weekends.

My child understands Marathi but always replies in English. Can you help?

Yes. This is called passive bilingualism, and it's where most of our New York students begin. Our classes are built around speaking, with role play, games and conversation prompts that gently get your child talking from the very first session.

How is this different from a weekend Marathi school?

Most weekend schools start with the Devanagari script and grammar. We start with speaking, because that's what helps children talk to their family. Reading and writing are added only if you ask for them.

How do I find a Marathi tutor for my child in New York?

All our classes are online over video call, so it doesn't matter which part of the city you live in. Every student gets a dedicated, native Marathi-speaking tutor, and the first session is a free demo.

Can classes help my child talk to their grandparents?

Yes, and this is often the main reason parents come to us. We plan lessons around real family moments, like telling aajee about school or wishing aazobaa on his birthday. These are the phrases children rarely pick up anywhere else.

I'm an adult NRI who understands Marathi but can't speak it. Is this for me?

Absolutely. Many of our adult students understand a lot already and simply need a comfortable space to start speaking. Our 1-on-1 sessions move at your pace, with no judgment.

I'm not Maharashtrian, but my partner is. Can I learn too?

Yes. We teach many non-Marathi partners in New York. Classes are warm and practical, and built around the family conversations you'll actually be part of.

Do I need to learn the Devanagari script?

No. We teach using English letters so you can focus on speaking and understanding. Learning the script is completely optional.

How long is each class, and how often?

Each class runs 45 to 60 minutes. Most students take one or two classes a week, at times you plan with your tutor.

What happens in the free demo?

You meet your tutor, try a little Marathi, and share what you or your child would like to achieve. There's no test, no pressure and no commitment.

Justine Rebutica

Speak Marathi is an excellent language-learning school. My teacher, Payal, is incredibly accommodating, patient, and flexible, which makes learning Marathi enjoyable and stress-free. The learning materials are well-structured and easy to understand, even for beginners. I highly recommend Speak Marathi to anyone who wants to learn Marathi effectively and confidently.

Rachael Newman

Payal is a wonderful teacher. I really love her teaching. I really appreciate the Speak Marathi program.

Subbarao Garlapati

Speak Marathi is fantastic! They break down the language into bite sized lessons that are well designed - visually appealing and build up well. The program is very functionally oriented - the program is not oriented around having you be able to read Marathi textbooks and know advanced grammar patterns but rather to easily and fluently communicate with others. This is not only something that most people appreciate but also is the way that you see the most tangible results, which keeps your motivation very high throughout the process. I’ve been with Speak Marathi for over a year now and I’ve had two instructors, both of whom are very good. It’s rare to find online teachers that care and put the effort in the whole class. Mee Speak Marathi kadoon khup shik-loh aanee too khup shik-naar sooddha! P.S. A lot of my friends learning other Indian languages such as Telugu wish that there was a program like Speak Marathi for them!

Charlotte Waters

Learning with Speak Marathi has been a wonderful experience so far. My one-on-one lessons with Akshata have been highly personalised and interactive, and I've enjoyed discussing the language with her – she's very passionate and always happy to answer my questions! Right from the start, Marathi is taught in a holistic way, focusing on common grammatical structures and patterns that characterise real spoken conversations. This provides a great foundation to build on as your vocabulary expands over time. It also allowed me to follow along with conversations when I visited India for the first time, even though it was quite early in my learning journey. Overall, Speak Marathi has deepened my understanding and appreciation of Marathi, helping me connect with my partner's family on a new level. It's also been lots of fun, which is a nice bonus!

Onkar Bapat

We signed up for remote Marathi classes for my daughter. We got setup with their instructor Payal fairly quickly. Payal was a great instructor, very patient and was always flexible in case we had plans and needed to switch the class timings. My daughter learnt the basics of reading writing pretty quickly. Would highly recommend Payal and Speak Marathi to anyone overseas and within India that wants to learn languages.

Akshali Gandhi

So happy I came across Speak Marathi online! It’s difficult to find good resources for adult language learning and they take a structured approach, while still making it fun and enjoyable. Anolika was a great teacher and I’m grateful for her flexibility around my work hours. I hope to one day rejoin if they ever had US-time zone based tutors!

Gemma Sawarkar

Speak Marathi makes it so easy to learn! The method of teaching is so well planned that it allows you to understand sentence structures and start making them on your own in no time at all. Incredibly friendly teachers and staff and an overall positive experience at every class. Thank you Speak Marathi!

R3nzo

My Wife and I are both from Maharashtra but have been living abroad for more than a 15 years. We miss our home and had to find ways to keep our children connected with our culture. We found that YouTube videos were helpful, but they didn't have the same impact on their speech as a teacher would. That's why we started taking regular lessons with Deepa from Speak Marathi. Deepa is an extremely patient, humble and knowledgeable teacher who plans her lessons in a very structured way. In just about a year, I can see how my children have grown to speak complete sentences in Marathi, tell me some folklore stories and even remind me about any festivals that were celebrated recently—all thanks to Deepa and her hard work! I strongly recommend giving Speak Marathi a try if you're looking for both fun language lessons and an introduction to Indian culture!

Sonny Mujumdar

Wanted my daughter to learn my mother tongue…Marathi. I was lucky to find “Speak Marathi” Aditi and Deepa. Deepa is a very patient teacher and encourages my daughter to learn at her own pace. She gives homework which is a revision of all the work they have done together as well as exercises to be done before the next class. A very systematically designed curriculum! Aditi handles the backend processed abs ensures that billing is done on time, getting payments, scheduling classes, etc. I highly recommend this institute for learning the Marathi language…whether is you Or your kids. They’re the very best! Reach out to me if you need anything else. Thanks. Happy learning.