Out of the 24 languages of the Dravidian family, Telugu is the most widely spoken language. It is primarily spoken in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh where it is the official language.
Telugu is the 2nd most spoken language in India next to Hindi. It is the mother tongue of 120 million people of which 70 million are native and the rest of them living in different countries like U.S.A, Malaysia, Mauritius, south Africa, Fiji, Reunion , Trinidad and the U.K. Linguists fondly call it “Italian of the East”. Within Andhra Pradesh Telugu is spoken in 3 distinct styles – Rayalaseema, Telangana, and Coastal Telugu. These styles have emerged over long periods of time due to specific regional influences. Irrespective of these variations in spoken forms the 
coastal Telugu is taken as the standard language for all practical purposes. ( click on image for enlarged view )
Visakahpatnam
Visakhapatnam (Vizag) named after a temple deity Visakheswara, the God of velour is a port city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located on the eastern shore of India nestled among the hills of Eastern Ghats and facing the Bay of Bengal to the east. This city has been undergoing a kind of metamorphosis in the recent past and presently it is the fastest growing city in Asia. People of Andhra Pradesh are fond of Visakhapatnam for several reasons- tranquil and beautiful surroundings, holiday spots, tourist attractions etc. It is also a seat of higher education, cultural activities, industries, Eastern Command of the Indian Navy, Ship building and of late I.T. companies.
Telugu Language Program
The AIIS Telugu Language Program being operated from Visakhapatnam has been evolving progressively customizing the learning process according to student specific needs. With core objectives and curriculum as focus and innovative delivery methods as variables, the program follows a holistic approach
