Talking to the auto drivers of the bangalore is the best way we can learn Kannada
I felt talking to the locals in Kannada is challenging, but I realised the best way to learn kannada can be just talking to the auto drivers and asking them to tell you few words daily.
But I feel basic Kannada still would be required to initiate the conversations.
I am using this small course on how to talk to auto driver in Kannada.
You can check it out here:
https://www.kshots.info/share/a3da0484-cbad-4b0b-9577-b3597ee617fb