Description
This crash course is designed for complete beginners who want to quickly pick up the essentials of Sinhala—whether you're traveling to the beautiful island of Sri Lanka, reconnecting with your roots, or just curious about this beautiful language. Learn how to greet, introduce yourself, ask simple questions, and understand the basics of Sinhala pronunciation and structure—all in a clear, friendly, and practical way.
Prasanna Deshapriya was born in Sri Lanka and grew up there. Over the years, he has lived and traveled in many countries. These experiences, along with fortuitous encounters with people speaking different languages, have inspired him to learn foreign languages. Currently, he speaks 7 languages at varying levels of fluency.
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This video was recorded at the Polyglot Gathering 2025: https://www.polyglotgathering.com.