This workbook introduces the student to the Sinhala Alphabet, guiding him/her in learning the Sinhala characters and combinations of the sounds as represented by those characters. From the basic sounds to complex words, there are steps for students to follow while studying Sinhala for the first time. This book helps students to understand and practice these steps easily. It helps students read and write words, thereby enabling them to construct simple sentences.

This reader follows Beginning Colloquial Sinhala: An Introductory Sinhala Curriculum by Theresa McGarry and Liyanage Amarakeerthi, from Unit 6 to 40 with readings appropriate to the level of the student as they progress through the McGarry/Amarakeerthi textbook. They include a vocabulary list and more, but the translations of the vocabulary list are written in Sinhala script. This reader has been fully funded through grant number P107A070021 by the International Research and Studies (IRS) Program of the US Department of Education, Washington, DC.

With digital download.

Both with digital download.

With digital download.

A well conceived curriculum that sequentially lays out a course that gives students a good hold over Sinhala, with a knowledge that is appropriate to a first year language study. Includes digital download with audio clip files filmed in Sri Lanka and hundreds of still photos integrated into the curriculum. It helps develop functional fluency by engaging students and teachers alike, in a fun manner. There are separate editions available for teachers and students. Those doing self-study of the language are encouraged to purchase both editions.

Spoken Sinhala Grammar is a supplementary handbook of basic colloquial Sinhala grammar for classroom instruction, but also as a resource for reference and for self-study students.  This handbook has a combination of grammar charts, grammar notes, and extensive appendices that provide a complete and invaluable reference guide for students.

This reader is designed for the use of students who are learning intermediate Sinhala language in order to improve their reading skills and reading comprehension. The readings are written in semi-literary Sinhala to enhance learners' spoken skills as well as their advance reading skills.