Plenty of useful phrases, easy expressions and vocabulary to get behond the basics; includes transliteration and script throughout, plus a new section on Sri Lankan English.
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National Geographic Traveler, September 2006
'Lonely Planet Phrasebooks. Portable, pocket-size, cheap, and available for almost any country you might want to visit...'
'Lonely Planet Phrasebooks. Portable, pocket-size, cheap, and available for almost any country you might want to visit...'
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This book is a handy size for the pocket or handbag. However, I can't help thinking that you really do need someone to help you learn the pronunciations. This is a very tricky language! Personally, I gave up as (thank heavens!)most of the population of Sri Lanka can speak English and they seem to be very keen to practice it!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this book for my boyfriend to learn Sinhalese, before going on our trip to meet the rest of my family.
The book is well written an all, but I find that the Sinhalese reported is sometimes too formal.... it is not colloquial Sinhalese, not a way in which to converse on a day to day basis.
I think it would be better to provide a product that defines the difference between what is been used on a daily routine and what to use on a formal occasion.
The book is well written an all, but I find that the Sinhalese reported is sometimes too formal.... it is not colloquial Sinhalese, not a way in which to converse on a day to day basis.
I think it would be better to provide a product that defines the difference between what is been used on a daily routine and what to use on a formal occasion.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Bought this in view of my upcoming holiday to Sri Lanka (so excited!!!).
Have tried various phrase books over the years, but always find that Lonely planet are well written, include everything you need and are pretty reasonable price wise. Also includes little facts about the culture and traditions- sure it'll be of great use.
Have tried various phrase books over the years, but always find that Lonely planet are well written, include everything you need and are pretty reasonable price wise. Also includes little facts about the culture and traditions- sure it'll be of great use.
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Sinhala Phrasebook
Sinhala Phrasebook - very useful language guide - all the useful expressions that you might need but note that the Sinhalese script is so small and is hard to distinguish as a... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Steve
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The phrasebook will be very helpful when i go to Sri Lanka to see my husband.It has a dictionary at the back which is helpful.
Published 3 months ago by Diane Peebles
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I am going to Sri Lanka again on 16th May, 2012 after 60 years, and from this book, I may be able to get by with the help from this book on Sinhala.
Published 12 months ago by Mr. Victor T. Andrew-gernand
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Sri Lanka phrases
I bought this book to help me with a few phrases on my trips to Sri Lanka and it's very easy to understand
Published on 15 May 2011 by Martin
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Learning enough to get by
Although I haven't started studying properly, I've had a quick flick through the sections, and the book has a good layout, is well thoght-out and the phonetic aids to pronunciation... Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2011 by R. J. Baird
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