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Learn Sinhala-Vocabulary set I
Rating: 4.7 out of 5(2 ratings)
7 students
Created byPujathri Piumali
Last updated 3/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Basic Sinhala greetings for everyday conversations
  • Names of common colors
  • Vocabulary related to popular Sri Lankan dishes
  • Learn the days of the week in Sinhala
  • Understand and use simple time expressions like morning, evening, today, and tomorrow
  • Easy pronunciation tips to help you speak naturally
  • Suitable for complete beginners – no prior knowledge needed
  • Build confidence in forming basic Sinhala sentences
  • Practice and repeat with helpful audio and visual support
  • Build a strong foundation for more advanced Sinhala learning

Course content

1 section • 5 lectures • 30m total length

  • Sinhala for Beginners: Greetings, Colors, and More!2:44

    In Sinhala Dha' is 'ද' and 'da' is 'ඩ'. But most of the time, I use 'da' for Dha sound, because some students cannot pronounce 'dha' properly, so beginners can practice with 'da' instead if needs.

  • Greetings6:24

    Greetings in Sinhala are an essential part of Sri Lankan culture and vary based on the context, formality, and time of day. Here’s a breakdown of common greetings in Sinhala.

  • Colors5:32

    In this lesson, students will learn to identify and describe light and dark colors in Sinhala

  • Sri Lankan food7:06

    In this lesson, students will learn how to describe Sri Lankan food using adjectives like spicy, yummy, sweet, salty, etc. They will explore popular Sri Lankan dishes and practice using descriptive words in Sinhala to talk about the food. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to describe the taste of various dishes, making use of simple Sinhala sentences.

  • Days8:41

    In this lesson, students will learn the days of the week in Sinhala and how to talk about time using expressions like tomorrow, yesterday, today, etc. They will also learn how to ask what day it is.

  • Colors

Requirements

  • A genuine interest and motivation to learn the Sinhala language. No prior experience or knowledge of Sinhala is needed.

Description

Hello, my dear student! Welcome to this Learn Sinhala-Vocabulary Set I, designed especially for beginners. This course will give you a solid foundation in basic Sinhala words and phrases, helping you build confidence in speaking and understanding Sinhala from day one.

Each lesson is designed to be beginner-friendly with easy-to-follow explanations and pronunciation tips that will make learning Sinhala fun and approachable. No prior knowledge of Sinhala is needed to get started!

Course Features:

  • Easy-to-follow lessons with clear explanations

  • Practical vocabulary for real-world use

  • Pronunciation tips for a smooth start

  • Friendly and supportive teaching style to guide you every step of the way

  • Real-life examples to help you practice immediately

  • Focus on everyday Sinhala to enhance your speaking ability

  • Learn common greetings, colors, foods, and simple time expressions

  • Interactive lessons designed to engage and motivate you

  • Learn key verbs and phrases that you can start using right away

  • Supportive resources to help you master the vocabulary

  • Regular reviews to reinforce your learning

We also include simple pronunciation tips. In Sinhala, the letter ‘ද’ is pronounced ‘Dha’ and ‘ඩ’ is ‘Da’. But since some students find ‘Dha’ tricky, I use ‘da’ to make things easier at the beginning. As you practice more, you’ll learn the difference naturally. Happy learning!

Who this course is for:

  • This course is for anyone interested in learning Sinhala, whether you're a beginner, traveler, expat, or language lover, regardless of age or experience.

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