Learn Kannada language and Spoken Kannada Made Easy

Conversational Kannada for Bengaluru life — taught in Hindi and English | 10+ real-life scenarios | beginners welcome

Created byAnup Naik Techeazyai

Last updated 6/2026

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What you'll learn

Learn to Speak Kannada Confidently - From Basic to Advanced
Practice with 10+ Real-Life Scenarios for Native-Level Fluency
Understand Real-World Kannada Conversations Naturally
Master Conversational Kannada Fluency (Taught in Hindi & English)

Course content

3 sections • 26 lectures • 2h 52m total length

Welcome & How This Course Works6:24
Why Learn Kannada?5:31
Why Kannada is Simple to Learn (ಕನ್ನಡ ಕಲಿಯುವುದು ಏಕೆ ಸುಲಭ)6:51
Kannada Alphabet (with Hindi/English Sounds)5:59
People & Politeness: Pronouns & Honorifics (ಜನ ಮತ್ತು ಗೌರವ: ಸರ್ವನಾಮಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಗೌರವ4:55
Asking Questions: The 'W' & 'H' Words (ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆಗಳನ್ನು ಕೇಳುವುದು)5:34
Basic Greetings & Introductions (Hello, Namaste, How are you?)7:26
Common Words & Phrases for Everyday Used in Kannada in Bengaluru8:01
Numbers, Days of the Week, Time2:16
"Tracking Time: Numbers, Days, & Time (ಸಮಯದ ಟ್ರ್ಯಾಕಿಂಗ್: ಸಂಖ್ಯೆಗಳು, ದಿನಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಸಮಯ)", serves as a practical guide to essential Kannada vocabulary related to numbers and time. It provides a table of numbers from 1 to 20 with their Kannada words, Hindi pronunciations, and English equivalents, along with a note on forming numbers 21-99. Additionally, it lists crucial time-related words and a table detailing the days of the week in Kannada, Hindi pronunciation, and English. This resource is designed to assist learners in mastering fundamental temporal and numerical expressions for everyday interactions.Numbers and time-related words are indispensable for daily activities like shopping, making appointments, and using public transport.
Family & Relationships (Appa, Amma, Mama, Akka, etc.)7:25

To Converse with OLA/UBER cab driver5:03
Scenario: Guiding the Uber Driver to Your Gate in HSR Layout19:18
This chapter tackles one of the most common and necessary interactions you'll have in Bengaluru: guiding an Ola or Uber driver to your exact location over the phone.
Join us as we role-play a complete 5-minute conversation between a passenger and her driver in the busy HSR Layout. We'll break down each line to help you understand the natural flow of a "Blenglish" (Bangalore English + Kannada) conversation.
In this lesson, you will learn how to:
Politely ask "Where are you?" (Elliddīrā?) and state your location.
Give clear, step-by-step directions: "Come forward" (Mundakke banni), "Turn right" (Balakke tirugi), and "Come straight" (Nēravāgi banni).
Use landmarks like shops, trees, and house numbers for pinpoint accuracy.
Confidently handle the final moments of arrival.
By the end of this practical lesson, you'll have the vocabulary and confidence to guide any driver right to your doorstep.
To Converse with Auto driver to go to Koramangala3:50
Scenario : Hire an auto to go to Shivajinagar.13:33
Practical Conversations - Taking an Auto-Rickshaw
Lesson Description:
Navigating transportation in Bengaluru often requires strong negotiation skills. This 5-minute dialogue simulates a common, real-life scenario: hiring an auto-rickshaw from MG Road Metro Station to Shivajinagar.
In this lesson, you will learn how to handle a situation where the driver quotes an inflated fare (Rs. 150) and observe how the passenger uses colloquial Kannada, local knowledge, and a bit of humor to bargain down to a fair price (Rs. 60). Key vocabulary for bargaining and travel is highlighted, with supplementary English and Hindi tips to aid comprehension.
To Converse with Bus Conductor3:34
Scenario : Asking for Bio break at a safe place during Night Bus journey.7:35
How to Politely Ask for a Safe Restroom Stop
In this essential lesson, learn how to handle a common travel situation with confidence. We break down a real-world conversation where a female passenger asks a bus driver for a safe bio-break at night. You will master the key phrases to make your request politely, emphasize the need for safety, and understand the driver's response. This video is crucial for anyone, especially solo travelers, journeying through Karnataka.
Conversation With Traffic Police7:08
Scenario: Emergency Call During a Road Rage Incident8:22
Handling Road Rage Emergencies in Bengaluru
Learn from a real emergency call during a road rage incident on HAL Old Airport Road, Bengaluru.
What’s covered:
Listen to the call: Priya reports a man hitting their car and blocking them while her husband confronts the rider.
Hear how she uses Kannada, English, and Hindi to describe the emergency to police (helpline 112).
Understand how the police operator responds and sends a Hoysala patrol jeep.
Learn key Kannada phrases for reporting emergencies.
You will practice:
✓ Reporting locations clearly
✓ Describing threats under stress
✓ Communicating with police in multilingual settings
Conversation Visiting Police Station5:25
We are discussing a conversation guide for common Kannada words used when talking to the police in Bengaluru. This guide is specifically designed for people from English and Hindi background.

Shopping in Local Stores - Fruits, vegetables, bargaining4:09
This video help users converse in Kannada with a vegetable vendor. It includes essential Kannada vocabulary, grammar, and conversational phrases used for shopping in a local market1. Additionally, it provides cultural notes on the respectful use of terms like 'Amma' (mother) and 'Akka' (sister) when addressing customers or vendors.
A daily interaction with a milkman regarding milk delivery and payment.4:30
Scenario Conversation with a Blinkit Delivery Person4:59
Talking to Your House Help (Maid, Cook) - Cleaning, cooking, chores6:31
Asking for Services: Plumber, Electrician, Carpenter6:30
Using Kannada at a Medical Store or Clinic5:26
Small Talk with Your Neighbours6:07

Requirements

Absolute Beginner-Friendly: No Kannada Experience Required!

Description

Are you moving to Bengaluru, working with Kannada( canada language)-speaking colleagues, or relocating to Karnataka for a new job? This course teaches you conversational Kannada from day one — in both Hindi and English — so you can connect with locals, navigate daily life, and feel at home immediately.

This is the only Learn Kannada course on Udemy taught in both Hindi and English — making it uniquely accessible to Hindi-speaking professionals, IT workers, students, and expats who want to speak Kannada without the burden of heavy grammar or memorisation.

No prior Kannada knowledge needed. No scripts to memorise. Just practical, conversational Kannada for real life in Bengaluru and Karnataka — from day one.

Why This Course Is Different

Most Kannada courses focus on grammar rules you will rarely use in daily conversation. This course is built entirely around the "Speak First" method — you speak immediately, build confidence fast, and learn grammar naturally through real conversations, not textbooks.

Taught in Hindi and English — the only Learn Kannada course on Udemy for both language audiences
10+ real-life scenario dialogues — shopping, dining, public transport, workplace greetings, and social situations
"Speak First" method — overcome hesitation and start speaking Kannada from your very first lesson
Downloadable vocabulary sheets and cultural tips — understand the context behind every word, not just the translation
Native audio clips — develop authentic Kannada pronunciation from a native Bengaluru speaker
Functional Kannada focus — role-play dialogues and scenario-based exercises, not memorisation drills

What You Will Learn

Essential Kannada phrases for shopping, dining, public transport and everyday situations in Bengaluru
Professional workplace Kannada — greetings, polite expressions, and social etiquette for Karnataka offices
Spoken Kannada pronunciation using native audio clips from a Bengaluru native speaker
How to navigate daily life in Karnataka — markets, restaurants, autos, and neighbourhoods
Conversational Kannada for expats, IT professionals, and students new to Bengaluru
Cultural context and Karnataka etiquette — understand why phrases are used, not just what they mean
The "Speak First" method — practical techniques to overcome the hesitation every new language learner faces

Who This Course Is For

Hindi-speaking professionals and IT workers relocating to Bengaluru who want to learn Kannada in Hindi and English
Expats and international professionals who recently moved to Bengaluru or Karnataka and need conversational Kannada immediately
Students moving to Bengaluru for college or university who want to connect with local classmates and navigate campus life
Travellers planning a trip to Karnataka, Mysuru, Coorg, or South India who want to navigate easily and respectfully
Professionals transferred to Karnataka offices who need workplace Kannada greetings and professional etiquette
Anyone who wants to speak Kannada confidently in daily life without studying grammar or memorising scripts

Who This Course Is NOT For

Students looking for academic Kannada literature, poetry, or advanced grammar study
Those seeking written Kannada script learning — this course focuses entirely on spoken, conversational Kannada

Disclaimer: This course includes the use of Artificial Intelligence.

Who this course is for:

New to Bangalore? Master Daily Life Kannada Fast!
Hindi/English Speakers Wanting Real Kannada Conversations.
To Proudly say "Kannada Barutte" !!
Professionals Needing Workplace & Social Integration.
Anyone Tired of Language Barriers with Locals & Services.

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