Kannada Language Course

Kannada is one of the most well known Dravidian languages of India. It is as old as Tamil, the truest language of the Dravidian family. It is spoken predominantly in the state of Karnataka in India. Though a significant number of Kannada speaking people can also be found in USA, UAE, Singapore, Australia and UK, all of which have migrated from India. On an average, there are about 35 million Kannadigas i.e. the Kannada speaking people in the world, making it the27th most spoken language in the world. It is one of the official languages of India and the official and administrative language of the state of Karnataka in the country.
The early development of the Kannada language is very similar to that of other Dravidian languages and has been independent of the Sanskrit influence. However during later centuries, Kannada, like the other Dravidian languages like Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam was greatly influenced by Sanskrit in terms of vocabulary, grammar and literary style.

Writing Style and Grammar
The script of Kannada language is syllabic. The language uses forty nine phonemic letters which are segregated into three groups- Swaragalu, the vowels, the Vyanjanagalu, the consonants and Yogavaahakagalu, the two characters which are not vowel or consonant. The Character set is very similar to that of other Indian languages. The script is fairly complex as like other complex scripts it has also been derived from Brahmi script. As far as Kannada Grammar is concerned, it is a highly inflected language with three genders- the masculine, feminine and the neutral, there are two numbers-singular and plural. Kannada is inflect for gender, number and tense, among other things

Need of this language: for General communication, Office atmosphere and to understand and communicate with the local citizens
World Language Lab provides a perfect combination of the Kannada language and culture training. Classes range from basic to advanced level and are suited to the student’s requirement. Various courses like short term courses, long term courses, with group and individual classes.

Level I: Communicative Kannada:

Course structure

This level covers basic vocabulary of Kannada and its sound system. This also covers with required grammar for converse. We train them how to communicate with short senesces in the beginning and continue with complex sentences. This makes you to understand how to speak with common people. We use audio and video along with text materials. This gives more familiarity with the daily usage, correct pronunciation and behavior of local people and the language.

The language is used extensively in class during discussions and role- playing. This helps students to improve their fluency and speak correctly.

Other highlights include questions on comprehension of simple texts, descriptions from day to day life situations, simulated dialogues.

On course completion the student will be able to;

comprehend the spoken language from vocabulary used in text. Understand the language at a specific level. Recognize correct sound patterns. Grammatical terms studied. They will also know the cultural elements of the Kannada society. Carry on a conversation within the framework of the vocabulary studied.

Duration: Two months.

Level II: Reading, Writing and Speaking:

Course structure

This level covers with vocabulary of the language and its sound system. Functions like understanding, speaking, Reading, and Writing are taught. Written comprehension audio and video are also used to train this language. Conversations, discussion, essays writing will be key points of training. Students are made familiar with the Read, write and speak accurately.

The training includes comprehension of simple texts, descriptions from day to day life situations, proper dialogues and role playing. Use and understand the language and the vocabulary text. Speak, read and write.

On completion of the course student will be able to;

comprehend the spoken language from vocabulary used in text. Read, write and understand the language at a specific level. Recognize correct sound patterns and translate from English to Kannada while demonstrating grammatical skill, write exercises etc.., Know cultural elements of the Kannada society. Carry on a conversation within the framework of the vocabulary studied.

Duration: Two and a half months.

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