Learn Sinhalese with real humans
Sinhalese is a language spoken by native communities worldwide. Sinhalese (Sinhala) is the official language of Sri Lanka, spoken by around 16 million people, the majority of the Sri Lankan population. An Indo-Aryan language written in the Sinhala alphabet (derived from Brahmi), Sinhalese is an isolated branch within its language group: the Sinhalese migrated from northern India 2,500 years ago, and their language has evolved independently ever since. Sri Lanka is one of Asia's rising tourist destinations, Buddhist temples, Indian Ocean beaches, Ceylon tea and spicy cuisine make it an unmissable destination.
Learn Sinhalese live with a native teacher
2 live classes per week in small groups. Ask questions, practice conversation, progress fast.
Your typical Sinhalese week
2 live video classes per week, Mondays and Thursdays at 8pm (Paris time). Small groups.
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Progress in Sinhalese between classes, at your own pace
Interactive lessons with native audio, vocabulary, dialogues and quizzes. Everything you need to reinforce your skills between live sessions.
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Access all interactive exercises and online courses.
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Dedicated WhatsApp group, exchanges between learners, resource sharing. You're never alone in your learning journey.
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Your Sinhalese curriculum
Exactly what you'll find inside the platform: 16 modules, 0+ structured lessons, quizzes and exercises.
Our method for learning Sinhalese
Quick level test
Assess your current knowledge in 5 minutes
Structured modules
Progressive learning path with native audio and exercises
Interactive live classes
2 sessions per week with your native teacher
Level certification
Validate your progress with an official certificate
What makes us different for Sinhalese
Including rare languages you won't find anywhere else.
Try everything with no commitment. Classes, exercises, community.
Video classes + interactive exercises + WhatsApp community. All included.
Learn whenever you want. Exercises and content are available 24/7.
What you'll learn in Sinhalese
A curriculum designed to get you speaking Sinhalese in the situations that actually matter to you.
Try for 30 days- 01Conversational Sinhalese from Colombo and daily life
- 02Sinhala alphabet: 54 letters, reading and writing
- 03Sinhalese for tourism: Sigiriya, Kandy, Galle, the southern coast
- 04Theravada Buddhist culture and Sri Lankan festivals
- 05Business Sinhalese for Colombo's textile and tech sectors
- 06Differences between formal and spoken Sinhalese (diglossia)
Frequently asked questions about learning Sinhalese
All Sinhalese resources
Explore our free tools to progress outside of class.
Sinhalese level test
Assess your CEFR level in 5 minutes. 30-day learning plan included.
Discover →Sinhalese survival kit
A hundred words and thirty key phrases as a printable PDF, free.
Discover →Sinhalese cultural quiz
How well do you know Sinhalese culture? Films, music, traditions.
Discover →Sinhalese articles
Guides and articles to learn Sinhalese.
Discover →Sinhalese vocabulary
Essential words and phrases organized by theme.
Discover →Cultural resources
Podcasts, movies, TV shows and music to progress through immersion.
Discover →They are learning Sinhalese with Targumi
Verified learner testimonials.
“Been on Targumi for 3 months. The small group format is exactly what I needed. My teacher takes time to correct accent, it's precious. Made more progress in 3 months than in 2 years of regular apps.”
“What sold me is you actually speak from class one. No 10 hours of theory before opening your mouth. And the platform between classes is well-built, I revise on the morning commute.”
“Honestly I had doubts at first because I'd tried plenty of methods without sticking. This is different, the teacher knows their stuff, adapts to your level, and we have fun on top of it. 6 months in and still motivated.”
“Really good experience overall, the rhythm between live classes and independent practice is well-balanced. Small note: the mobile app lags sometimes, but the teaching content is well worth the price.”
“The thing that makes a real difference compared to other platforms: teachers are native and trained. You feel it, especially on accent and everyday expressions you don't learn in textbooks.”
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- Live classes 2x/week with a native teacher
- Full learning platform (videos, quizzes, audio exercises)
- Small group classes: you actually practice
- Private WhatsApp community
- 24/7 access from mobile and desktop
- Level certificate
- Shareable account
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- Live classes 2x/week with a native teacher
- Full learning platform (videos, quizzes, audio exercises)
- Small group classes: you actually practice
- Private WhatsApp community
- 24/7 access from mobile and desktop
- Level certificate
- Shareable account
Cancel anytime · Same access on all plans
- Live classes 2x/week with a native teacher
- Full learning platform (videos, quizzes, audio exercises)
- Small group classes: you actually practice
- Private WhatsApp community
- 24/7 access from mobile and desktop
- Level certificate
- Shareable account
Cancel anytime · Same access on all plans
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