Lonely Planet Sinhala Phrasebook & Dictionary (4th Edition) by Swarna Pragnaratne (2014)

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Author Swarna Pragnaratne
Barcode 9781743211922
ISBN 9781743211922
Format 0
Publisher Lonely Planet
Size 93 x 140 x 12mm
Weight (g) 130 g

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Sinhala is one of the two official languages of Sri Lanka, and it is the first language of more than 75% of the population. According to Sinhalese tradition, this language was introduced to Sri Lanka by a banished prince in the 6th century who conquered the local 'demons'. It has a relatively flexible grammar, so it won't take you long to conquer that language barrier.

  • 1470-word dictionary
  • Guide to pronunciation ... Read More

Sinhala is one of the two official languages of Sri Lanka, and it is the first language of more than 75% of the population. According to Sinhalese tradition, this language was introduced to Sri Lanka by a banished prince in the 6th century who conquered the local 'demons'. It has a relatively flexible grammar, so it won't take you long to conquer that language barrier.

  • 1470-word dictionary
  • Guide to pronunciation and grammar
  • Fail-safe small talk
  • Practicalities - how to catch a train or ask for antibiotics
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Author Swarna Pragnaratne
Barcode 9781743211922
Isbn 9781743211922
Format 0
Publisher Lonely Planet
Size 93 x 140 x 12mm
Weight (g) 130 g

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