A step-by-step guide to learn conversation Kannada
Learn a few salutations, greetings and expressions: Namaskara, Hegiddeera, Chennagideera etc.
It is always better to use the plural form to address a singular person when we speak politely.
Learn words for queries – Who, Why, When, Where, Which, How, etc. (Yaaru, Yaake, Yaavaga, Elli, Enu, Hege etc)
List the important verbs required in everyday conversation.
Learn the pronouns. (he, she, it / avanu, avaLu, adu)
Gender, time, numbers, cardinals, colours, names of vegetables, fruits, pulses, etc
Tenses – Use the verbs in present, past and future tenses·
Learn Conjunctions which eventually help to make complex sentences.(and, but, or / mattu, aadare, athava etc.)
Make simple sentences indicating – Request, Advise, Order, Interrogation, Negation, Assertive, etc
There is nothing better than trying to speak in a language that helps you learn the language better. If you follow the above-mentioned steps, it is fairly possible to speak at least broken Kannada and make meaningful conversations in a month’s time.

Now, you can also follow these easy steps to learn to speak Kannada.
Easy learning: A few tips
- Watching Kannada movies (preferably with subtitles), can be of great help. This is an important and entertaining way to improve your language skills.
- Do not hesitate. Speak the language at every possible opportunity.
- Never mind if you are using less Kannada and more English words. Kanglish is anyway popular in Bangalore. However, constantly try to improve your Kannada vocabulary.
- Watch Kannada news. This is not only helpful in learning the language but will help you to know your city better.
- If you are a user of public transport, carefully listen to co-passengers conversations.
- Enjoy the local tang of the language by listening to Kannada FM stations.
- Do not completely rely on the ‘Learn Kannada in 30 days’ type of books. Many Bangaloreans will fail to comprehend your textbook language and you are sure to face some embarrassment if you go strictly by books.
