Learn Kannada Through Real-Life Conversations
Practice Kannada for grocery shopping, auto rides, bus travel, restaurants, office conversations, and everyday life in Karnataka.
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Grocery Shopping
Auto Ride
Restaurant Order
Bus Travel
Grocery Shopping
ಎಷ್ಟಾಯ್ತು?
How much does it cost?
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Practice where Karnataka happens
From the morning veggie market to the office elevator — learn the exact Kannada you need for every part of life in Bengaluru.
Grocery Store
ದಿನಸಿ ಅಂಗಡಿ
Buy daily essentials, ask for items by weight, compare prices, and navigate any Bengaluru grocery store with confidence.
“ಒಂದು ಕೆಜಿ ಅಕ್ಕಿ ಕೊಡಿ”
Please give me one kilo of rice
Vegetable Vendor
ತರಕಾರಿ ಅಂಗಡಿ
Bargain at the local sabji market, ask for fresh produce by name, and chat with roadside vegetable sellers.
“ಎಷ್ಟಾಯ್ತು? ಕಮ್ಮಿ ಮಾಡ್ತೀರಾ?”
How much? Can you reduce the price?
Auto Rickshaw
ಆಟೋ ರಿಕ್ಷಾ
Negotiate fares, give directions in Kannada, discuss traffic shortcuts, and handle the quintessential Bengaluru auto ride.
“ಮೀಟರ್ ಪ್ರಕಾರ ಹೋಗ್ತೀರಾ?”
Will you go by meter?
Bus Travel
ಬಸ್ ಪ್ರಯಾಣ
Ask for routes, buy tickets, request stops at the right time, and navigate the BMTC bus network like a local.
“ಈ ಬಸ್ ಮಹಾತ್ಮಾ ಗಾಂಧಿ ರೋಡ್ ಗೆ ಹೋಗ್ತಾ?”
Does this bus go to Mahatma Gandhi Road?
Restaurant
ಹೋಟೆಲ್
Order authentic South Indian food, ask for recommendations, request the bill, and compliment the chef in Kannada.
“ಮಸಾಲೆ ದೋಸೆ ಮತ್ತು ಒಂದು ಕಾಫಿ ಕೊಡಿ”
Give me a masala dosa and one coffee
Apartment Security
ಅಪಾರ್ಟ್ಮೆಂಟ್ ಸೆಕ್ಯುರಿಟಿ
Introduce yourself, explain your visit purpose, handle deliveries, and build rapport with your building's security guard.
“ನಾನು 4ನೇ ಮಹಡಿಯ ರಾಮಣ್ಣ ಅವ್ರ ಹತ್ರ ಬಂದಿದ್ದೇನೆ”
I've come to meet Ramanna on the 4th floor
Office Kannada
ಕಚೇರಿ ಕನ್ನಡ
Greet colleagues, join watercooler chats, discuss meetings, ask for help, and build real relationships at your Bengaluru workplace.
“ಮೀಟಿಂಗ್ ಯಾವಾಗ ಶುರು ಆಗ್ತದೆ?”
When does the meeting start?
Hospital Visit
ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆ
Describe symptoms clearly, book appointments, talk to nurses and ward boys, and navigate both government and private hospitals.
“ಡಾಕ್ಟರ್ ಅಪಾಯಿಂಟ್ಮೆಂಟ್ ಯಾವಾಗ ಸಿಗ್ತದೆ?”
When can I get a doctor's appointment?
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Everything you need to speak like a local
We combine proven language-learning science with the fun of a game to keep you motivated, consistent, and actually speaking Kannada.
Scenario-Based Learning
Practice exactly what you'll say — bargaining at the sabji market, catching an auto, ordering at a darshini, or chatting with your neighbour. Context-first learning that sticks.
ಎಷ್ಟಾಯ್ತು?
How much is it?
ನೂರು ರೂಪಾಯಿ
One hundred rupees
Kannada Numbers 1–100
Learn to count with authentic Kannada numerals (೧, ೨, ೩…). Drill prices, quantities, and floor numbers until they come out naturally in every conversation.
Daily Vocabulary
Five fresh Kannada words every morning, hand-picked from real Karnataka life — food, directions, emotions, everyday objects. Spaced repetition makes them permanent.
ನೀರು
nī · ru
Water
Word of the day · 5 words today
AI Guru
Stuck on a word or phrase? Your AI Guru gives instant hints, grammar breakdowns, and encouragement in plain English. Available 24/7, no judgement ever.
Hint: “ಮೀಟರ್” means the taxi meter. Use it when negotiating fares!
Pronunciation Practice
Hear how native Kannadigas say it, then see every word broken into syllables. Practice out loud until your ears and mouth agree on every sound.
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Greetings & Introductions
ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ
Namaskara
- Hello / Goodbye
- How are you?
- My name is…
Numbers & Counting
ಸಂಖ್ಯೆಗಳು
Sankhyegalu
- 1–10
- Tens & Hundreds
- Telling Time
Food & Drinks
ಆಹಾರ ಮತ್ತು ಪಾನೀಯ
Aahaara mattu paaneeya
- Ordering food
- Restaurant phrases
- Karnataka cuisine
Getting Around
ಪ್ರಯಾಣ
Prayana
- Directions
- Auto-rickshaw
- Bus & Metro
Shopping & Bargaining
ಶಾಪಿಂಗ್
Shopping
- Prices
- Bargaining tips
- Market vocab
Local Idioms & Slang
ನುಡಿಗಟ್ಟು
Nudigattu
- Everyday slang
- Regional phrases
- Humor & wit
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