Description

The Rotaract Club of BMSCE organised an online language learning session, which aimed at teaching basic spoken Kannada to non-Kannada speakers. Session Overview: 1. Introduction to Kannada Basics (6:00 pm - 6:15 pm): - Covered by the Rtr. Aman, focusing on a brief History of Karnataka, the significance of Kannada Rajyotsava celebration. - Introduction to Kannada varnamala (alphabet) with emphasis on pronunciation. 2. Greetings and Self-Introduction (6:15 pm - 6:30 pm): - Conducted by Rtr. Swayam, involving practical conversations for learners to grasp phrases and terms used in greetings and self-introduction. 3. Bus System Insights (6:30 pm - 6:45 pm): - Led by Rtr. Varsha, providing practical insights into conversations between a passenger and a bus conductor. - Detailed information about the bus system in Bangalore, emphasizing key details for effective communication. 4. Auto Rickshaw Conversations (6:45 pm - 7:00 pm): - Conducted by Rtr. Arjun, focusing on practical conversations between a passenger and an auto driver. - Covered important aspects of communication for smooth interactions in auto rickshaws. Kali Kannada 2.0 5. Interactive Activities and Conclusion (7:00 pm): - Engaged participants in fun activities such as speaking non-stop Kannada for a minute and tongue twisters in Kannada. - Cash prizes awarded to winners to add an element of enthusiasm and encouragement. - Reinforced key takeaways and encouraged further practice. Overall, the session was structured effectively, covering essential aspects of spoken Kannada for non-Kannada speakers. Practical conversations facilitated better understanding, and the inclusion of interactive activities added an element of enjoyment, making the learning experience engaging and memorable.