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Almost all the people speak Tamil, and picking up some knowledge of the language is useful to get by in Chennai. Hindi is spoken by some, but in general, it is better to avoid speaking in the language, as you might encounter some hostility. Other South Indian languages like Malayalam and Telugu are also widely spoken here. English education is widespread in Chennai, thanks to an excellent network of well-known schools throughout the city. Most educated people in Chennai can speak English. In most schools, the medium of instruction and communication is English.