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Beginner course

Odia

ଓଡ଼ିଆ

A classical language with a rounded script shaped by writing on palm leaves.

Script
Odia
Family
Indo-Aryan
Region
Odisha
Speakers
~38M

12 lessons

  1. 01
    The Odia Script & Sounds
    Get familiar with how Odia is written and read aloud.
  2. 02
    Greetings & Politeness
    Say hello, thank you, and goodbye in Odia.
  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.