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Sinhala cultural resources

Sinhala is the main language of Sri Lanka, spoken by about 17 million people. Written in its own Brahmi-derived alphabet, it carries a Buddhist civilization of over 2,000 years, rich in literature, cinema and music.

Movies & TV Shows

Our selection of movies and TV shows for Sinhala immersion.

2008

Machan

Sri Lankan dramedy. Everyday Sinhala in a touching and humorous true story.

Dramedy
2016

Prasanna Vithanage Films

Works of the great Sri Lankan filmmaker. Literary and cinematic Sinhala in deep social dramas.

Drama
2012

Ini Avan

Film about the consequences of the civil war in Sri Lanka. Sinhala and Tamil in a poignant drama.

Drama

Music & Artists

Essential artists to discover music in Sinhala.

Classical / Sarala gee

W.D. Amaradeva

Legend of Sri Lankan music. Poetic Sinhala in timeless classical and popular compositions.

Pop / R&B

Bathiya and Santhush

Most popular pop duo in Sri Lanka. Modern Sinhala in Sri Lankan pop and R&B hits.

Rock / Metal

Chitral Somapala

International Sri Lankan rock/metal singer. Sinhala and English in a powerful rock style.

Essential Sinhala vocabulary

Key words and expressions sorted by theme to practice through immersion.

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A hundred words, thirty key phrases as a printable PDF, free.

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Sinhala articles

Guides, methods and tips to progress.

Sinhala vocabulary

Essential words and phrases organised by themes.

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