Introduction:

Learning Kannada is a gratifying experience that is interesting, but also challenging. But sometimes, the most difficult thing is to find good learning and practise opportunities, especially when you are not in Karnataka.

Here are some quick tips for learning the language while sitting at home.

 

• Master your pronunciation

Get to know the alphabet of Kannada. If you begin with the alphabet, you will know how words are spoken, and even if you don’t know what they mean, they will hear foreign words. This can be of great assistance when you want to learn the language if you ask your native speaker what a word is about.

Start with consonants in the same language as in English. The most consistent sounds are almost the same in Kannada, but the script is slightly different from their English counterparts. However, when speaking the language you can start by phonetically spelling words and phrases that use alphabets similar to the English alphabet.

• Work on Tasks That Match Your Skill Level

They are awesome and wonderful, but in the Kannada language there are literally thousands of words, and it can be hard to know where to start. Beginners should start with the basic grammar and pronunciation of the Kannada language.

If you practice most of all, you can also begin to address the grammar, pronunciation, and phrase structure and try to self-assign daily tasks as much as you can and complete them within a reasonable period of time. It will enhance your focus and commitment to language learning.

• Engaging in Basic Conversations

Start with the fundamental greetings to your parents. As with most languages, it is primarily beneficial to welcome and to engage with Kannada speakers in short interactions. There are numerous ways to welcome you and to address your welcome in Kannada. Say “Namaskara” to welcome people who are coming to your house. “Namaskara” is the simple version of Kannada of the English “Hello” and can be used in all environments to welcome people. It is also possible to use the greeting “namaste” (na-mah-stay), which is used all over India.

Try to use time-specific greetings. In most languages, greetings and welcome adjustments based on the time of day are very useful, so Kannada is one of them.

• Learn the Language as It’s Really Spoken

This is certainly one of the most difficult aspects of trying to learn an ancient language such as Kannada at home. It is undeniably valuable to read a language’s vocabulary, but then you won’t understand how speakers actually sound. That’s why, by hearing and practicing the sounds, you need to supplement your learning. Listening to podcasts is a great way for you to learn more. The same applies to watching Kannada news channels and movies with subtitles for Watching Kannada.

• Don’t Overload Your Brain

It can be tempting to take the process of learning Kannada lessons back-to-back when you enter the study flow. Or you might think you should study at a higher level for around 2 hours a day. This “active learning” approach is, unfortunately, not very effective.

It is important to succeed if you slow down, you’re learning so that you can commit your knowledge and basic of the Kannada language correctly. In reality, the best conversation technique is to study for 15 minutes a day.

• Actually, Review What You’ve Learned

Yes, when compared to learning new things, examining what you learned can seem like a real task. Kannada is spoken in most parts of South India and it is not an easy language to learn. But if you want to learn this language, you will have to study what you did daily instead of simply memorizing some fancy phrases. Regular reviewing of these words and sentences will imprint the terms in your mind and you will be able to learn them quickly.

• Conclusion

Learning a language by yourself requires building a network of your own, but you can easily learn a language at home from Multibhashi, with the constant support of experienced native speakers. So come out and learn the language!