Introduction:

Kannada is the language of Sandalwood cinema, some of India’s oldest literature, and roughly 50 million people across the globe. Today, it’s spoken mainly in the South Indian state of Karnataka, home to major cities such as Bengaluru and Mysuru (previously known as Bangalore and Mysore); heritage sites such as Hampi and Pattadakal; and incredible natural sights such as Agumbe and the Kudremukh mountain range. You will also hear it spoken in neighboring states, however, and among diaspora communities.

Learning Kannada is a rewarding, fascinating, and occasionally frustrating experience. Yet sometimes the most challenging thing can be finding good learning resources and – especially if you’re not in Karnataka – practice opportunities. Instead of obsessing over fluency, give yourself smaller goals: aim to have a 5-, 20-, or 45-minute conversation; read a short story, newspaper article, or a book; keep a diary; listen to a podcast, or sing along to a song. In this article, we’ll talk about some of the easiest and best ways to become good at Kannada class:

1. Track your progress – It can be hard to see your progress on a day-to-day basis, and this can make learning a language demotivating. Some days, you’ll feel like your listening ability has deteriorated. But, tracking your progress will help you learn in a much better way. So, instead of beating yourself up because you didn’t understand someone, reread something you read or wrote a few months ago, rewatch a TV show, or relisten to a podcast. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by just how far you’ve come.
2. Master the pronunciation – If you start with the alphabet, you will know how words are pronounced and be able to sound out unfamiliar words, even if you aren’t sure what they mean. This can be a big help as you’re trying to learn the language, especially if you want to ask a native speaker what a word means. To memorize the alphabet, choose 4 or 5 letters each day and practice until you’ve got the hang of them. The next day, go back and practice the letters you already know, then try to pick up another 4 or 5 letters.
3. Immerse yourself in Kannada – If you want to learn the script, you can turn on subtitles in Kannada script so you can hear the words being spoken. With Kannadiga films, you have an opportunity to hear people having natural dialogue in the language.  If you see coverage of an event that you already know about, you can use your understanding of the situation to improve your listening or reading comprehension. Listening to Kannadiga music also gives you some insight into the values and culture of the native people of the area.
4. Engage in Basic Conversations – As is the case with most languages, it is useful to begin with greetings and pleasantries that are the most likely to come up in brief interactions with Kannada speakers. Learn to introduce yourself to strangers in Kannada. It is a critical skill to acquire. People will be more willing to help you once you have explained who you are.

We’ve put up all the best ways that are there to get better at Kannada without any hustle. So, try out a Kannada course, book classes with a teacher, and start reading the imaginative novels of some of Karnataka’s greatest authors. It won’t be long until you’re speaking Kannada with confidence.