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Learn Bodo through a language you already know. Build useful vocabulary, follow personalized lessons, and practise everyday conversations with your AI tutor.
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- Speakers
- 1.5+ Million
- Speaking regions
- Assam and Northeast India
- Writing system
- Devanagari
People, places & possibilities
Why learn Bodo?
Bodo is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken mainly by the Bodo people of Assam and neighboring parts of Northeast India. It has a growing literary tradition and an important place in the cultural heritage of the region.
- Connect with Bodo-speaking communities in Northeast India
- Explore the culture, traditions and history of the Bodo people
- Read modern Bodo literature and educational resources
- Understand an important language of Assam's linguistic landscape
- Preserve and celebrate Bodo cultural heritage
Your first steps
How to start learning Bodo
Start where you are. Connect each new word to something you want to say.
Get to know the writing and sounds
Explore Devanagari writing and how Bodo sounds. Take time with unfamiliar characters and pronunciation.
Start with words you will use
Learn useful Bodo greetings and everyday vocabulary, with explanations in the language you choose.
Turn words into a conversation
Practise speaking Bodo with your AI tutor. Ask a question, explain an idea, or talk about something you enjoy.
Make a little time for practice
Return to your lessons and try your new Bodo words in different situations. Build towards fluent speaking at your own pace.
From knowing to speaking
Make Bodo part of your day
Work towards more fluent conversations by putting your words into practice, not just memorising them.
Practise both sides of a conversation
Speak Bodo with an AI tutor that responds. Try everyday situations or talk about your interests.
Understand it in your own language
Ask your AI tutor to explain a word or idea in a language you already know, then try using it yourself.
Follow a plan that starts with you
Your goals, interests and level help shape your next lesson. Keep building on what you have already learned.
Speaking practice in the Indilingo app.
Where is Bodo spoken?
Bodo, also spelled Boro, is spoken mainly in Assam, especially in the Bodoland Territorial Region, with smaller communities in neighbouring states. It is an associate official language of Assam.
What script is Bodo written in?
Today Bodo is written in Devanagari. In the past it was also written in the Assamese and Latin scripts.
Is Bodo one of India's scheduled languages?
Yes. Bodo was added to the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution in 2003, together with Dogri, Maithili and Santali.
Can I start learning Bodo for free?
Yes. You can start with the core learning experience for free. AI chat and speaking have free-use limits, and Indilingo Pro gives you more. Check the app for your current plan's features and limits.
Can I learn Bodo from a language I already speak?
Yes. Choose Bodo as the language you want to learn and a supported language for your explanations. Your starting language can help you understand new words and ideas.
How can I practise speaking Bodo?
Open the Speak tab in the app and choose an everyday situation or General Practice. Talk with your AI tutor, ask questions, and try using the Bodo words you have learned.
Is Bodo difficult to learn?
That depends on the languages you already know and what you want to do with Bodo. Get familiar with its Devanagari writing system, start with useful words, and give yourself time to practise.
How long does it take to become fluent in Bodo?
There is no single timeline. Your starting point, goals, regular practice and opportunities to use Bodo all matter. Set a practical goal, such as introducing yourself or making plans, and build from there.
How many people speak Bodo?
Our language guide lists 1.5+ Million speakers, with speaking communities across Assam and Northeast India. Speaker estimates vary by source and by whether they include second-language speakers.
Where can I learn Bodo with Indilingo?
Download Indilingo on Android from Google Play or on iPhone from the App Store. Personalized lessons, AI chat and speaking practice are available in the mobile app.
Learn Bodo from the language you know
- From Assameseঅসমীয়া
- From Hindiहिन्दी
- From Bengaliবাংলা
- From Gujaratiગુજરાતી
- From Marathiमराठी
- From Nepaliनेपाली
- From Teluguతెలుగు
- From Arabicالعربية
- From Chinese中文
- From Dogriडोगरी
- From DutchNederlands
- From FrenchFrançais
- From GermanDeutsch
- From IndonesianBahasa Indonesia
- From ItalianItaliano
- From Japanese日本語
- From Kannadaಕನ್ನಡ
- From Kashmiriکٲشُر
- From Konkaniकोंकणी
- From Korean한국어
- From Maithiliमैथिली
- From Malayalamമലയാളം
- From Manipuriꯃꯅꯤꯄꯨꯔꯤ
- From Odiaଓଡ଼ିଆ
- From PolishPolski
- From PortuguesePortuguês
- From Punjabiਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- From RussianРусский
- From Sanskritसंस्कृतम्
- From Santaliᱥᱟᱱᱛᱟᱲᱤ
- From Sindhiسنڌي
- From SpanishEspañol
- From Tamilதமிழ்
- From Thaiไทย
- From TurkishTürkçe
- From Urduاردو
- From VietnameseTiếng Việt
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