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India.com
9 hours ago
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Meet 19-Year-Old Who Learned English In Just 4 Days, Speaks 46 Languages, Writes 400—Not from US, China, Japan, Pakistan, Europe; He's From….
photoDetails english 2918933 At just 19, this teenager has stunned the world by speaking 46 languages and writing in 400. He's not from the US, China, Japan, Europe, or Pakistan and his story is nothing short of extraordinary. From setting records to inspiring students worldwide, he's proof that age is just a number when passion meets talent. Updated:Jun 20, 2025, 02:11 PM IST Meet Teen Genius Who Speaks 46 Languages! 1 / 8 At just 19, when most teens are figuring out college or hobbies, one young man is rewriting the limits of the human brain. Mahmood Akram can fluently speak 46 languages and read, write, and type in over 400. Is he from the US, China, Japan, or Europe? None of the above—he's from India! From Chennai to the World 2 / 8 Mahmood Akram hails from Chennai, India. Raised by a multilingual father, he grew up surrounded by alphabets, scripts, and dialects. His father, Shilbee Mozhippriyan, speaks 16 languages—and passed the language bug on to young Akram early in life. Learned English in Just Six Days! 3 / 8 Akram started learning Tamil and English at age 4—and stunned his parents by mastering English in only six days. By age 6, he had already surpassed his father's knowledge in ancient Tamil scripts like Vatteluttu, Grantha, and Tamizhi. By Age 8, Master of 50 Languages 4 / 8 Akram wasn't just speaking—he was writing and typing in dozens of scripts. By 8, he had learned 50 languages through books, online platforms like Omniglot, and sheer dedication. His capacity to absorb language structures was compared to a supercomputer! World Records Before Age 10 5 / 8 At just 8, Akram set a world record for being the youngest bilingual typist. At 10, he typed India's national anthem in 20 languages in under an hour, winning him a second world record—and even the prestigious German Young Talent Award. Global Recognition & Scholarships 6 / 8 Akram's talent led him to international stages. After winning a talent show, he earned a scholarship to study at Danube International School in Vienna, Austria. Today, he's pursuing multiple degrees across India and the UK. Why Tamil Still Reigns in His Heart 7 / 8 Despite mastering dozens of tongues, Akram has a clear favorite: Tamil. 'It's my mother tongue and closest to my heart,' he says. His passion for Tamil culture and heritage keeps him grounded while his achievements soar globally. A Living Example of Limitless Learning 8 / 8 Mahmood Akram is more than a prodigy—he's a symbol of what curiosity, hard work, and parental encouragement can achieve. With each new language, he shows the world that age is no barrier when the hunger to learn is truly alive. (Images credit: @ashmi50/X, @Brice_rwanda/X & social media)
Gulf Today
21-02-2025
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- Gulf Today
Indian teenage boy speaks, writes and reads 400 languages
Gulf Today Report Nineteen-year-old Indian Muslim boy, Mahmood Akram, has astonished the world with his linguistic abilities and achieved what many consider impossible. With the ability to write, read and type in 400 languages and speak 46 fluently, the Chennai-based Muslim teenager's journey into languages began at an early age, guided by his father, Shilbee Mozhippriyan, who himself speaks 16 languages, according to media reports. The young Indian boy believes English isn't enough for global communication & wants to inspire people of Tamil Nadiu to learn more languages. Akram's extraordinary talent became evident when he learned the English alphabet in just six days and Tamil's 299-character script in three weeks—a feat that typically takes months. Encouraged by his father, a linguistics expert, he continued to explore languages, surpassing even his mentor's knowledge by the age of six. At just eight years old, Akram set a world record as the youngest multilingual typist. By 12, he had impressed German linguists by demonstrating fluency in 400 languages, securing another world record. 'I had struggled because I did not know the language of a particular state or country when I had to move to places like Israel, Spain, due to my job,' shares Shilbee, who also owns a doctorate in cognitive psychology among other degrees. Akram's journey continues to inspire linguists, educators, and students worldwide, proving that dedication and passion can break barriers in education and learning. His passion for languages led him beyond conventional schooling. Unable to find suitable programmes in India, he pursued online studies through an Israeli institution, focusing on Arabic, Spanish, French, and Hebrew. Inspired by his growing social media following, Akram began teaching languages at 14 through YouTube. By 2024, he had conducted language workshops in Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand, and Indonesia, sharing his expertise with students worldwide. He is pursuing a BA in English Literature and a BSc in Animation at Chennai's Alagappa University while also studying linguistics at the UK's Open University. Despite his academic commitments, he remains dedicated to refining his fluency across languages. As Akram recalls, 'My journey started at the age of four.' 'My parents began teaching me Tamil and English alphabets, and I mastered the English alphabet in six days. They were astonished.' His aptitude didn't stop there. He learnt the 299 alphabets of Tamil in just three weeks, a task that typically takes months.
Express Tribune
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
19-year-old Muslim boy sets record by being fluent 400 languages
Listen to article Nineteen-year-old Mahmood Akram from India has astonished the world with his linguistic abilities, mastering 400 languages while simultaneously pursuing multiple university degrees. The Indian Muslim teenager's journey into languages began at an early age, guided by his father, a linguistics expert. Akram's extraordinary talent became evident when he learned the English alphabet in just six days and Tamil's 299-character script in three weeks—a feat that typically takes months. Encouraged by his father, he continued to explore languages, surpassing even his mentor's knowledge by the age of six. Breaking records in linguistics At just eight years old, Akram set a world record as the youngest multilingual typist. By 12, he had impressed German linguists by demonstrating fluency in 400 languages, securing another world record. His passion for languages led him beyond conventional schooling. Unable to find suitable programmes in India, he pursued online studies through an Israeli institution, focusing on Arabic, Spanish, French, and Hebrew. Balancing teaching and higher education Inspired by his growing social media following, Akram began teaching languages at 14 through YouTube. By 2024, he had conducted language workshops in Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand, and Indonesia, sharing his expertise with students worldwide. Now at 19, he is enrolled in multiple degree programmes. He is pursuing a BA in English Literature and a BSc in Animation at Chennai's Alagappa University while also studying linguistics at the UK's Open University. Despite his academic commitments, he remains dedicated to refining his fluency across languages. Akram's journey continues to inspire linguists, educators, and students worldwide, proving that dedication and passion can break barriers in education and learning.
