Short answer: for a school student, start with the Tiny LIFCO Dictionary. For a college student, choose the Students English–Tamil Dictionary. If the student wants meanings explained in simple English as well as Tamil, choose The Little LIFCO Dictionary (English–English–Tamil).
LIFCO English–Tamil dictionaries compared
| Dictionary | Who it suits | What the book says about itself |
|---|---|---|
| Tiny LIFCO Dictionary (English–English–Tamil) | Secondary and high school | A handy, low-priced dictionary covering the words in the secondary school syllabus, plus essential words every high school student should know. |
| Students English–Tamil Dictionary | College students | A handy dictionary for college students with the latest words in use. Over 15,000 words. |
| The Little LIFCO Dictionary (English–English–Tamil) | Students who want English and Tamil meanings | Each word is explained first in simple everyday English, then given its Tamil equivalent. Includes appendices to widen general knowledge. |
| Great LIFCO Dictionary and Mega LIFCO Dictionary (English–English–Tamil) | Home, office and library use | The larger editions in the LIFCO English–English–Tamil range. |
| Picture Dictionary (English) | Younger readers | A dictionary built around pictures. |
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TINY LIFCO Dictionary
English-English-Tamil ₹145 Add to cart -
Students English – Tamil Dictionary
English-Tamil ₹165 Add to cart -
The Little Lifco Dictionary (English-English-Tamil)
English ₹400 Add to cart -
Great Lifco Dictionary
English-English-Tamil ₹750 Add to cart -
Mega Lifco Dictionary
English-English-Tamil ₹975 Add to cart -
PICTURE DICTIONARY
English ₹250 Add to cart
Dictionaries for Tamil, Telugu and Hindi
For Tamil itself, the Peragarathi Tamil–Tamil–English Dictionary is LIFCO’s large reference dictionary: 1,056 pages of everyday Tamil words with English meanings and a general-knowledge appendix. LIFCO also publishes English–English–Telugu dictionaries and a Hindi–Tamil dictionary.
Questions students ask
Is the Tiny dictionary enough for Class 10?
It was written for that stage: it covers the words in the secondary school syllabus and other words high school students should know.
Which dictionary gives meanings in both English and Tamil?
The English–English–Tamil editions (Tiny, Little, Great and Mega) explain each word in English and give the Tamil equivalent.
Can I order by cash on delivery?
Yes. Choose cash on delivery at checkout, or pay online by UPI or card.
Need help choosing?
Call LIFCO on 94980 66619, 94980 66613 or 044 2441 1777 (Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 7 pm), or email lifcobooks@gmail.com. You can also ask Book Guru on any page of this site.