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Explore opportunities to learn Konkani, strengthen community connections and help carry our language and cultural heritage forward to future generations.
Keep Our Language & Heritage Alive
Explore the many opportunities available to learn Konkani and pass our rich heritage on to future generations. As exposure to our beautiful language continues to decline, these initiatives can help children, youth and adults build their confidence and connection to Konkani.
Every word learned and every conversation shared helps keep Konkani vibrant for generations to come.
Help your children develop and maintain their heritage language. As Konkanis, we all want the next generation to feel comfortable understanding and speaking Konkani, and starting early can make all the difference.
The Konkani Association of California offers free online Konkani classes for children.
Format: Free online classes
Schedule: Once every three weeks
Day: Saturdays
Time: 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Looking to learn Konkani or become more confident speaking it? Vishwa Konkani Kendra offers flexible online lessons that you can complete at your own pace from the comfort of your home.
The easy-to-follow lessons introduce learners to the rich cultural heritage of the Konkani language and are suitable for both youth and adults.
Format: Self-paced online lessons
Suitable for: Youth and adults
Scripts: Devanagari, Roman and English
Build your confidence and fluency through regular Konkani conversation.
The KAOCA Konkani Conversation Class, or KKCC, gives learners of all ages an opportunity to practise speaking and communicating in Konkani in a friendly online environment.
Format: Online conversation class
Day: Wednesday evenings
Time: 9:30–10:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Suitable for: All age groups
KAOCA Sangam
Helping eligible Konkanis connect, build meaningful relationships and celebrate their shared language, culture and heritage.
The Konkani Association of California is proud to offer KAOCA Sangam, an alliance program created to bring eligible Konkanis together.
The program provides Konkanis of marriageable age who are interested in finding a suitable match with a trusted way to connect with others who share a Konkani background, cultural heritage and family traditions.
KAOCA Sangam is a community-led initiative intended to help preserve and strengthen Konkani language, culture and connections for future generations.
Finding a Konkani Match Is a Simple Three-Step Process
1. Registration
Complete the online registration form with your information. Registration is open to people who are Konkani or have a Konkani family background or roots.
2. Verification
An appointed KAOCA committee member will contact you personally to verify the information provided and confirm your Konkani background.
3. Access to Prospects
Once your registration has been verified, you will receive access to suitable registered prospects who have also completed the verification process.