Introduction:

Kannada is one of the official languages of India, and the official language of the southern Indian state of Karnataka. Kannada is also known as Kanarese is one of the oldest Dravidian languages. This language is not just confined within the borders of Karnataka, for you will find it spoken by people in parts of the neighboring states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra. Kannada is spoken in its various dialects by roughly 45 million people across the globe. It is one of the top 40 most spoken languages in the world.

You can definitely master Kannada with appropriate dedication and motivation. There are some techniques, by following which you will be able to learn Kannada easily. In this blog, I will be discussing the best way to learn Kannada.

First of all, you need to understand the underlying reason for wanting to learn the Kannada language. Whether it is for having a conversation with family members who speak Kannada, or for working in a Kannada company. Whether it is for traveling to Kannada or for reading Kannada literature or understanding Kannada culture. If you discover the reason for learning Kannada then it will be a challenge that you will be loving. And along with that, you need to set your goal, which will help you to be motivated till you master the language and achieve your goal. 

Find out an appropriate tutor:

You need to find an appropriate tutor who will be guiding you throughout the whole process of learning Kannada. And this will make your journey a lot easier. 

Start with Vocabulary:

Learn a lot of new words. But remember not to simply memorize them without understanding. When you are learning new vocabulary, try to understand them. This will help you to learn the language faster. You can also use color-coded sticky notes to learn the gender of each noun. After learning the vocabulary you need to construct sentences with those. The easy way to do this is, whenever you learn a new word you use it in at least ten different sentences. This will help you to use these words instantly whenever required. 

Make a habit of learning Kannada and keep practicing: 

Learn a lot of Kannada. Make Kannada a part of your life. As you know “practice makes a man perfect. So keep practicing regularly. Learning a language requires a little bit of discipline, and you need to stick to a routine of constant revision. Don’t let minor setbacks discourage you as you need to remember that we need to learn from our mistakes to be perfect. 

Focus on the easy parts of the Kannada language:

There are many things in Kannada that make it easier to learn. Try to focus on those parts of Kannada that are easy to pick up. It is an easy language because there are no tones in the language. There are no liaisons between words, as there are in French. Many letters are the same as in Telugu. 

Dive into Kannada culture and converse in Kannada:

Watch Kannada shows, listen to Kannada music, watch Kannada movies with Kannada subtitles. At least listen 3 hours of Kannada per day. Speak out loud. Find someone who is learning Kannada or a native Kannada speaker and converse with them in Kannada. You can even create a conversation with yourself. You can think of any situation in Kannada and practice role-play by yourself.