Introduction:

The Kannada language is also called and known by different names as Kanarese or Kanana. It is a member of the Dravidian language family and it is the official language of the state of Karnataka in Southern India. The Kannada language is also spoken in the bordering states of Karnataka. Early 21st-century census data has indicated that the language is spoken by 38 million people as their first language and another 9 to 10 million people speak it as a secondary language. 

In 2008 the government of India granted Kannada classical language status. It is also the oldest among the four major Dravidian languages with a literary tradition. The oldest Kannada inscription was discovered in the small community of Halmidi and dates to about 450 CE. Its script has evolved from the southern varieties of the Ashoka-Brahmi script. Also, the script is closely related to the Telugu script; both emerged from an old Kannarese(Karnataka) script. 

Three regional varieties of Kannada are identifiable are- the southern variety is associated with the city of Mysore and Bangalore, the northern with Hubli-Dharwad, and the coastal with Mangalore. The prestige varieties are based on the Mysore-Bangalore variety. 

Here we will discuss some of the platforms from which anyone can learn the Kannada language from home easily.

• MULTIBHASHI:-

 It is a Bangalore-based startup and is utilizing the power of the internet to help learners to learn new languages in their native languages. Multibhashi also provides various translation and transcription services along with creating content for various purposes in multiple languages. It is an android or web app for learning languages most effectively and effortlessly. The app also has audio-visual courses and quizzes where learners can learn different languages including the Kannada language. It offers self-paced learning that any learner can utilize in leisure or off-working hours, thereby making it a more viable and affordable solution to the learning process. Its interactive e-learning platform is based on the latest cloud technologies that ensure low latency and low data consumption which learners can easily access from any smartphone. This feature makes it a good solution for the masses of India. And one can start learning by visiting Multibhashi.

• UDEMY:-

 It is an American massive open online course provider which aims at professionals adults and students which was founded in May 2010. As of April 2021, the platform has more than 40 million students, 155,000 courses, and 70,000 instructors teaching a course in over 65 languages. Also, the headquarters are located in Gurugram, India as well. The platform allows the instructors to build online courses on their preferred topics. It also has tools to make the students and learners more understandable by enabling power points, Zip files, audios, etc. Also, the instructor can have interaction and discussion with the learner through online mode. So, it is very useful for students who are willing to learn the Kannada language and another language as well. Also, learners can download the udemy app from the play store as well for better learning.

• CONCLUSION:- 

The above-mentioned platform provides the best services when it comes to learning new languages which are native to a particular region. And one can also hear audio and visuals to make the language more familiar and to develop a strong habit of learning and practice so that it can be learned during a short period.