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LEARN KANNADA

Learn Kannada, One Small Chapter at a Time

I've lived in this city long enough to know that three words of Kannada will get you further than three years of nodding politely. So here's a free, no-pressure course for everyone who calls Bengaluru home: the words you actually need for autos, shops, offices and neighbours, with the Kannada script alongside and a new chapter whenever we can.

START WITH THESE FIVE
namaskaara ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ hello
beku / beDa ಬೇಕು / ಬೇಡ want / don't want
saaku ಸಾಕು enough
eshTu? ಎಷ್ಟು? how much?
illi ಇಲ್ಲಿ here (stop!)

The Chapters1 chapter live, more on the way

CHAPTER 112 min · 53 words The Kannada You'll Use Every Single Day Greetings, pronouns, the magic trio of beku, beDa and saaku, 18 everyday verbs and every question word you need for autos, shops and new friends. Start this chapter →
CHAPTER 2 Coming soon Being written now. It lands in the Friday newsletter first.
spellcheckSimple SpellingsEvery word is written the way it sounds, plus the Kannada script so you can match it to shop boards and bus signs.
diversity_3Friendly and PoliteKannada changes with respect. We show both versions, so you never accidentally boss around your landlord.
mark_email_unreadNew Chapters by EmailEach new chapter goes out in our Friday newsletter. Join our ever-growing community and you won't miss one.

Is there a phrase you need for your daily commute, your maid, your society meeting or your in-laws? Tap the WhatsApp icon at the bottom right of your screen and tell us. We'll work it into a chapter.

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LEARN KANNADA

Learn Kannada, One Small Chapter at a Time

I've lived in this city long enough to know that three words of Kannada will get you further than three years of nodding politely. So here's a free, no-pressure course for everyone who calls Bengaluru home: the words you actually need for autos, shops, offices and neighbours, with the Kannada script alongside and a new chapter whenever we can.

START WITH THESE FIVE
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spellcheckSimple SpellingsEvery word is written the way it sounds, plus the Kannada script so you can match it to shop boards and bus signs.
diversity_3Friendly and PoliteKannada changes with respect. We show both versions, so you never accidentally boss around your landlord.
mark_email_unreadNew Chapters by EmailEach new chapter goes out in our Friday newsletter. Join our ever-growing community and you won't miss one.

Is there a phrase you need for your daily commute, your maid, your society meeting or your in-laws? Tap the WhatsApp icon at the bottom right of your screen and tell us. We'll work it into a chapter.