How to teach myself Kannada at home?
Kannada, the one language which resides in the heart of every Kannadiga. The glory of this language dates back to centuries and though it is used only in the state of Karnataka, the richness of this language has spread across the world. Kannada is the only Indian language for which a foreigner Ferdinand Kittel wrote a Dictionary. Kannada is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by the people of Karnataka in the southwestern region of India. The language is also spoken by linguistic minorities in the states of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Kerala and Goa; and also by Kannadigas abroad.
Learning Kannada or any other language is not just an activity that you can do at a particular time of the day. It is something that needs complete dedication where you are completely engrossed in the language most of your time. Below points are for you if you are wondering about how to teach yourself Kannada at home.
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Find a strong reason that motivates you
It takes a lot of commitment to learning a new language and if you do not have a strong reason, you probably find it difficult to stay motivated especially if you are learning it all by yourself at home. Your reason can be something quantifiable such as finding a good job in a specific company or unquantifiable such as your interest to learn new languages.
Find suitable resources for learning
Not all learning resources suit everyone. Find what interests you and how you learn a new language. It could be books, videos, audio podcasts and even free or paid online classes that you can attend at home.
Find a native Kannada speaker to practice
You need not travel to Karnataka to be able to practice with a native Kannada speaker. There are many forums and language exchange platforms available online that can help you find a Kannada speaker to practice. This is an excellent way of learning because rather than just learning the language through rules you are able to learn it through conversations which is easier to remember and serves the purpose of better communication in Kannada the best.
Choose something that interests you
Obviously, pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary are all very important aspects of learning a new language. Equally important are to be able to read and write in Kannada. To keep things interesting, you can choose topics of your personal interest. Food, travel, fashion or any other such topics that you personally are interested in can be chosen and you can start with vocabulary related to them.
Make the best use of language learning platforms that you know
Different things work for different people when it comes to learning. Mnemonics, spaced repetition systems, flashcards, or creating stories with different words can all work for you. You can combine these techniques or some of them to learn Kannada.
Start speaking from day one
We all want to be perfect before we start doing something. However, a language especially when it comes to the conversation does not work like that. You only become perfect once you start speaking the language. Thus, do not wait to learn everything. Just start speaking in Kannada and you will learn in the process.
Train your brain to think in Kannada
It is natural to think in our native language. When learning Kannada just try to think in Kannada. Begin with simple things. You can start naming things in your house or find sentences related to them in Kannada. You can also practice speaking in front of the mirror.
Add Kannada to your life in every possible way
From changing your phone settings to the Kannada language to watching movies or tuning into Kannada radio stations are all different ways to incorporate the Kannada language into your life.
Above all
Join an online course
There are numerous courses available online that you can learn from, from the comfort of your home. Online courses also allow you the flexibility of learning at a time that suits your other personal commitments at your own pace. You can find a one-to-one teaching session or join a group session where you have the company of other learners as well.
An online course combined with all the other methods can help you learn Kannada at home.
Practice
Repetition is one of the best ways to learn. Make flashcards with your vocab words and go through them daily. You can even post the cards around your room or home so that you see them often. You can also use an automated flashcard generator.
Finally,
So try the above tips and start learning Kannada on your own. Learning a new language can be difficult. Don’t berate yourself if you aren’t fluent after a few months. Focus on what you have learned, and keep trying. Remind yourself why you wanted to learn a new language in the first place to help you stay motivated.
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