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Beginner course

Kannada

ಕನ್ನಡ

A classical Dravidian language with a literary tradition over 1,500 years old.

Script
Kannada
Family
Dravidian
Region
Karnataka
Speakers
~45M

12 lessons

  1. 01
    The Kannada Script & Sounds
    Get familiar with how Kannada is written and read aloud.
  2. 02
    Greetings & Politeness
    Say hello, thank you, and goodbye in Kannada.
  3. 03
    Introducing Yourself
    Share your name, where you're from, and small talk.
  4. 04
    Numbers 1–10
    Count, ask quantities, and read prices.
  5. 05
    Family & People
    Words for the people closest to you.
  6. 06
    Days & Time
    Talk about today, tomorrow, and times of day.
  7. 07
    Food & Drink
    Order tea, ask for water, and describe taste.
  8. 08
    Travel & Directions
    Ask where things are and follow simple directions.
  9. 09
    Shopping & Money
    Ask the price and bargain politely.
  10. 10
    Everyday Verbs
    Core action words to build real sentences.
  11. 11
    Asking Questions
    What, who, where, when, why, how.
  12. 12
    A Short Conversation
    Put everything together in a small dialogue.