Daily lessons
Start with introductions. Listen to each line, read the meaning, and practice at your pace. Pronunciation uses an AI-generated Kannada voice.
Lesson 1 · Greetings and introductions
Three short conversations · Tap ▶ to hear a phrase
Conversation 1 · Meet someone
Conversation 2 · Names and work
Conversation 3 · Family introductions
Lesson 1 vocabulary
Useful words from the introductions and family conversations · Tap ▶ to hear each word
Pronouns
Possessives
People & family
Question words
Usage note: ನೀನು / ನಿನ್ನ (nīnu / ninna) are informal singular forms. ನೀವು / ನಿಮ್ಮ (nīvu / nimma) are polite or plural forms. ಅವರು (avaru) can be plural or respectful for one person.
Quick practice · Lesson 1
Answer three quick questions, then say one phrase aloud.
1. What does ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ mean?
2. Which phrase means “Who are you?”
3. What does ತಂಗಿ (tangi) mean?
nānu Dēv · I am Dev. Listen, say it aloud, then tap “I said it”.
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When you finish all three conversations, mark today’s lesson complete.
Lesson 2 · A visit and a good story
Meet a friend at home, then chat about a book.
Conversation 1 · Visiting a friend
Conversation 2 · Talking about a story
Conversation 3 · Finding a home
Lesson 2 words · Homes and places
Quick practice · Lesson 2
Choose the right meaning, then practise a phrase aloud.
1. What does ಒಳಗೆ ಬನ್ನಿ mean?
2. Which phrase means “Is this book yours?”
3. What does ಚಿಕ್ಕ (cikka) mean?
oḷage banni · Please come in. Say it aloud, then tap “I said it”.
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Finish the conversations and practice to complete Lesson 2.
Lesson 3 · At the language class
Greet a classmate, find the right room, and share your things.
Conversation 1 · Before class
Conversation 2 · Finding a classroom
Conversation 3 · Sharing school things
Lesson 3 words · In class
Quick practice · Lesson 3
Check what you understood, then say one phrase aloud.
1. What does ತರಗತಿ (taragati) mean?
2. Where is the Tamil class?
3. What does ತೆಗೆದುಕೋ (tegedukō) mean?
oḷage banni · Come in. Say it aloud, then tap “I said it”.
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Finish the conversations and practice to complete Lesson 3.
Lesson 4 · Feeling unwell and getting help
Check in on a friend and help care for a pet.
Conversation 1 · A quiet day at home
Conversation 2 · Helping Chinnu
Lesson 4 words · Health and pets
Quick practice · Lesson 4
Choose the correct meaning, then say a phrase aloud.
1. What does ಜ್ವರ (jvara) mean?
2. Who should you call about Chinnu’s leg?
3. What does ವಿಶ್ರಾಂತಿ (viśrānti) mean?
svalpa nīru kuḍi · Drink a little water. Say it aloud, then tap “I said it”.
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Finish the conversations and practice to complete Lesson 4.
Lesson 5 · At the vegetable market
Ask the price and choose fresh vegetables.
Conversation 1 · Picking vegetables
Conversation 2 · At the same stall
Lesson 5 words · At the market
Quick practice · Lesson 5
Choose the right meaning, then practise asking for an item.
1. What does ಎಷ್ಟು (eṣṭu) mean?
2. What does ತಾಜಾ (tājā) mean?
3. Which phrase asks for half a kilo?
ardha kilō koḍi · Please give me half a kilo. Say it aloud, then tap “I said it”.
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Finish the conversations and practice to complete Lesson 5.
Lesson 6 · Taking a taxi
Tell the driver where to go and finish the ride politely.
Conversation 1 · On the way
Conversation 2 · Arriving
Lesson 6 words · In a taxi
Quick practice · Lesson 6
Choose the right meaning, then practise a taxi phrase.
1. What does ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (nildāṇa) mean?
2. What does ಇಲ್ಲಿ ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸಿ mean?
3. About how long is the ride?
illi nillisi · Please stop here. Say it aloud, then tap “I said it”.
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Finish the conversations and practice to complete Lesson 6.
Lesson 7 · At a café
Order a drink and snack, then ask for the bill.
Conversation 1 · Placing an order
Conversation 2 · Paying the bill
Lesson 7 words · At a café
Quick practice · Lesson 7
Choose the right meaning, then practise ordering.
1. What does ಬಿಲ್ (bil) mean?
2. How do you ask for a little sugar?
3. What does ಮತ್ತೆ ಬನ್ನಿ mean?
ondu kāphi koḍi · One coffee, please. Say it aloud, then tap “I said it”.
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Finish the conversations and practice to complete Lesson 7.