About Course

This 2-month online course introduces students to the Konkani language in a structured, conversational format. With a focus on practical communication, learners start with everyday expressions and build up to full conversations across common scenarios—shopping, travel, food, festivals, and more. Grammar and tenses are integrated naturally through speaking practice, while listening and role-playing exercises build fluency. Perfect for heritage learners, travellers, or language enthusiasts wanting to reconnect with Konkani culture.

Key Benefits:

• Learn to speak and understand conversational Konkani
• Practice real-life dialogues for travel, food, shopping, and more
• Build grammar skills through structured use of tenses and vocabulary
• Immerse yourself in Goan and Konkani culture with local phrases and traditions
• Includes listening practice, peer interaction, and final assessment

What You’ll Learn:

Week 1: Introduction & Essentials

• Significance of Konkani, greetings, and basic phrases

• Alphabet and pronunciation

• Numbers (1–20), days of the week, simple dialogues

Week 2: Everyday Vocabulary & Grammar

• Family, relationships, age, and occupation

• Daily routine vocabulary and sentence structure

• Present tense verbs and simple conversations

Week 3: Practical Conversations

• Food & drink phrases (ordering in restaurants)

• Travel and directions

• Shopping vocabulary and bargaining

Week 4: Tenses & Descriptions

• Forming sentences in the past and future tenses

• Using adjectives, comparisons, and descriptive vocabulary

Week 5: Real-World Interaction

• Conversing in markets and tourist spots

• Practising casual and social conversations

• Listening to native speakers

Week 6: Cultural Insights

• Festivals, traditions, and cultural vocabulary

• Local cuisine and recipes

• Music, dance, and discussing art

Week 7: Advanced Speaking Practice

• Health, wellness, and visiting doctors

• Work, professions, and emergency scenarios

Week 8: Review & Assessment

• Grammar and vocabulary revision

• Comprehensive practice through dialogue

• Listening exercises and final evaluation