Kannada learning guides
Notes on actually learning spoken Kannada in Bengaluru, written by Deepanshu, who did the slow version of this and built the course to help others skip the worst of it.
Spoken Kannada for Bangalore newcomers: a practical start
Moved to Bengaluru and need spoken Kannada, not a script course? What to learn first, how long A1 takes, and a calm weekly plan.
Learn Kannada in Bengaluru: the complete guide
What it actually takes to learn spoken Kannada as a newcomer in Bengaluru: expectations, resources, common pitfalls, and a realistic six-month plan.
Kannada for Hindi speakers: cognates, false friends, what transfers
Knowing Hindi gives you a meaningful head start in Kannada, but not in the places you'd expect. A practical map of what transfers and what trips you up.
Kannada vs Tamil and Telugu: what the Dravidian family shares
Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu share Dravidian roots, but the overlap is uneven and easy to overstate. What actually transfers between them.
Essential Kannada phrases: autorickshaw, market, café
Thirty phrases you will actually use in your first week in Bengaluru, organised by where you'll need them.
CEFR A1 Kannada: what you should actually be able to do
Most Kannada courses skip the question of what 'beginner' actually means. A concrete CEFR A1 checklist for spoken Kannada.