Practical Kannada, one useful conversation at a time.
A ten-lesson beginner path for English speakers who want to read Kannada signs, build everyday sentences, and speak politely in Karnataka.
ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ
namaskaara · hello / greetings
Course rhythm
10 × 12–20 min
The path
A small ladder, not a textbook.
Each lesson gives you a few phrases, one useful pattern, a tiny practice loop, and a clear “I can…” finish line.
Meet Kannada sounds and script
Recognise the shape of Kannada writing and read a few useful syllables and words.
Greet people politely
Say hello, ask how someone is, and respond naturally in a short exchange.
Introduce yourself
Share your name, where you are from, and the language you are learning.
Build your first sentences
Put the subject, object, and verb into a dependable beginner word order.
Ask useful questions
Use question words and polite yes/no forms to get the information you need.
Use numbers and tell time
Count from one to ten, ask the time, and say when something happens.
Talk about everyday actions
Use a compact set of verbs for routines, requests, and daily plans.
Place actions in time
Contrast routine or future actions, actions in progress, and completed actions.
Describe people, places, and things
Add useful qualities and say how something looks, feels, or tastes.
Handle three everyday conversations
Combine the course into short exchanges at a café, on the street, and in a shop.
Why this course
Useful before it’s impressive.
Conversation first
Greetings, introductions, requests, and real-life mini dialogues.
Script alongside speech
Kannada script is always primary, with an optional Latin guide.
Built from data
Swap the YAML course files later to make a Telugu or Tamil path.