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Welcome to today’s lesson on '''Nouns and Pronouns''' in Sinhala! Understanding nouns and pronouns is essential as they allow us to identify people, places, animals, and things—fundamental elements of communication. In this lesson, we will explore the variety and use of nouns, delve into the world of pronouns, and provide plenty of examples to solidify your understanding.
 
=== Importance of Nouns and Pronouns in Sinhala ===
 
Nouns are the backbone of any language, serving as the names for everything around us. In Sinhala, nouns can signify objects, people, or places, and they come with their own unique characteristics. Pronouns, on the other hand, help us refer to these nouns without having to repeat them, making our speech and writing more fluid and less cumbersome. Mastering nouns and pronouns in Sinhala will provide you with the tools to construct meaningful sentences and engage in conversations effectively.
 
In this lesson, we will cover:
 
1. '''Understanding Nouns''': Definitions and categories
 
2. '''Examples of Nouns''': Various nouns in context
 
3. '''Understanding Pronouns''': Definitions and usage
 
4. '''Examples of Pronouns''': Demonstrating their use in sentences
 
5. '''Practice Exercises''': Activities to reinforce learning
 
6. '''Solutions and Explanations''': Detailed answers to the exercises


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== Introduction ==
=== Understanding Nouns ===


Welcome to Unit 2 of the "Complete 0 to A1 Sinhala Course"! In this unit, we will explore the fundamental aspects of Sinhala grammar. Building upon the knowledge gained in Unit 1, where we learned the Sinhala alphabet and basic words, we will now delve into the world of nouns and pronouns. Nouns and pronouns are essential components of any language, allowing us to talk about people, places, animals, and things. By understanding how to use them correctly, you will be able to express yourself more effectively in Sinhala. Throughout this lesson, we will cover various topics related to nouns and pronouns, and provide you with ample examples and exercises to reinforce your learning. So, let's get started!
Nouns in Sinhala can be classified into several categories based on their characteristics:


== The Basics of Nouns ==
* '''Common Nouns''': General names for a class of objects, e.g., "කොළ" (kola - leaf).


=== What are Nouns? ===
* '''Proper Nouns''': Specific names for individuals or places, e.g., "ශ්‍රී ලංකාව" (Sri Lankawa - Sri Lanka).


Nouns are words that name people, places, animals, things, or ideas. In Sinhala, as in many other languages, nouns play a crucial role in constructing sentences. They serve as the subject or object of a sentence, as well as describe the relationship between different elements of a sentence. Learning how to use nouns correctly is fundamental to developing your Sinhala language skills.
* '''Collective Nouns''': Names for a group of people or things, e.g., "කුකුළන්" (kukulan - flock of chickens).


=== Gender in Nouns ===
* '''Abstract Nouns''': Names for ideas or concepts, e.g., "සතුට" (sathuta - happiness).


Unlike some languages that have grammatical gender, Sinhala does not assign gender to nouns. In Sinhala, gender is generally not a consideration when using nouns. However, there are some exceptions where gender is implied or specified, such as when referring to people or animals. We will explore this further in the following sections.
Here are some examples of nouns presented in a table:


=== Singular and Plural Nouns ===
{| class="wikitable"


In Sinhala, nouns can be either singular or plural. Singular nouns refer to one person, place, animal, thing, or idea, while plural nouns refer to more than one. To form the plural of a noun, you generally add the suffix "-හරි" ("-hari") to the singular form. Let's look at some examples:
! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English


{| class="wikitable"
! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
|-
| ගිහාන් || gihan || boy
 
| කොළ || kola || leaf
 
|-
|-
| ගිහාන්-හරි || gihan-hari || boys
 
| පුස්සෙක් || pussayek || cat
 
|-
|-
| ගැහුවේ || gahūve || girl
 
| ශ්‍රී ලංකාව || Sri Lankawa || Sri Lanka
 
|-
|-
| ගැහුවේ-හරි || gahūve-hari || girls
 
| මිතුරන් || mithuran || friends
 
|-
|-
| විදිහේ || vidihē || tree
 
| සතුට || sathuta || happiness
 
|-
|-
| විදිහේ-හරි || vidihē-hari || trees
 
| කුකුළන් || kukulan || flock of chickens
 
|}
|}


As you can see from the examples, the suffix "-හරි" ("-hari") is added to the singular form of the noun to indicate the plural. However, it's important to note that not all nouns follow this pattern. Some nouns have irregular plural forms, which we will discuss later in this lesson.
=== Examples of Nouns ===
 
Let’s look at a variety of nouns in different contexts:
 
1. '''Common Nouns''':
 
* '''කෑම''' (kæma - food)
 
* '''පොත''' (potha - book)
 
* '''ගායනය''' (gayanaya - singing)
 
* '''සුරතල්''' (surathal - pet)
 
2. '''Proper Nouns''':
 
* '''අමිල''' (Amila - a person's name)
 
* '''කොළඹ''' (Kolamba - Colombo)
 
* '''අනුරාධපුර''' (Anuradhapura - Anuradhapura)
 
3. '''Collective Nouns''':
 
* '''ජනතාව''' (janathawa - population)
 
* '''කණ්ඩායම''' (kanḍāyama - team)
 
4. '''Abstract Nouns''':
 
* '''ආදරය''' (ādaraya - love)


=== Possessive Nouns ===
* '''විශ්වාසය''' (viśvāsaya - trust)


In Sinhala, possessive nouns are formed by adding the suffix "-ගේ" ("-ge") to the noun. This indicates ownership or possession. Let's look at some examples:
=== Understanding Pronouns ===


{| class="wikitable"
Pronouns are words used to replace nouns in a sentence to avoid repetition. In Sinhala, pronouns can be categorized as follows:
! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| මව්ගේ පාන් || māge pān || mother's bread
|-
| මව්ගේ පාන්-හරි || māge pān-hari || mother's breads
|-
| දොස්තරේ නාන්දු || dōstare nāndu || friend's gift
|-
| දොස්තරේ නාන්දු-හරි || dōstare nāndu-hari || friend's gifts
|}


In the examples above, the possessive form is created by adding "-ගේ" ("-ge") to the noun. This suffix indicates that the noun belongs to someone or something. Note that the plural form of possessive nouns is formed by adding the plural suffix "-හරි" ("-hari") to the noun, just like regular plural nouns.
* '''Personal Pronouns''': Refer to specific people or things, e.g., "මම" (mama - I).


== Pronouns ==
* '''Demonstrative Pronouns''': Point to specific things, e.g., "එය" (eya - that).


Pronouns are words that are used to replace nouns in a sentence. They help us avoid repetition and make our speech or writing more concise. In Sinhala, pronouns function in a similar way to nouns, but with some differences in form and usage. Let's explore the different types of pronouns in Sinhala.
* '''Interrogative Pronouns''': Used to ask questions, e.g., "කව්ද?" (kauda? - who?).


=== Personal Pronouns ===
* '''Possessive Pronouns''': Indicate ownership, e.g., "මගේ" (mage - my).


Personal pronouns are used to refer to specific individuals or groups of people. In Sinhala, personal pronouns have different forms based on whether they are used as the subject or object of a sentence. Let's take a look at the personal pronouns in Sinhala:
Here are some examples of pronouns presented in a table:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| මම || mama || I
| මම || mama || I
|-
|-
| ඔයා || ōyā || you (singular)
 
| ඔහු || ohu || he
 
|-
|-
| ඔහු || ōhu || he/she/it
 
| ඇය || æya || she
 
|-
|-
| අපි || api || we
| අපි || api || we
|-
|-
| ඔයාගේ || ōyāge || your (singular)
 
| ඔවුන් || ouvun || they
 
|-
|-
| ඔයාගේ-හරි || ōyāge-hari || your (plural)
 
|-
| එය || eya || that
| ඔහුගේ || ōhugē || his/her/its
 
|-
| අපිගේ || apigē || our
|-
| ඔහුගේ-හරි || ōhugē-hari || their
|}
|}


As you can see from the examples, personal pronouns in Sinhala have different forms depending on the context in which they are used. It's important to remember these forms and use the appropriate pronoun based on the subject or object of the sentence.
=== Examples of Pronouns ===
 
Let’s look at some examples of how pronouns are used in sentences:
 
1. '''Personal Pronouns''':
 
* '''මම කෑම කනවා''' (mama kæma kanavā - I am eating food.)
 
* '''ඔහු පාසලට යනවා''' (ohu pāsalata yanavā - He is going to school.)
 
2. '''Demonstrative Pronouns''':
 
* '''එය ලස්සනයි''' (eya lassanayi - That is beautiful.)
 
* '''මෙය කුඩායි''' (meya kudāyi - This is small.)
 
3. '''Interrogative Pronouns''':
 
* '''කව්ද ඔහුට හැදුවේ?''' (kauda ohuta hæduvē? - Who did he marry?)
 
* '''කොහේද එය?''' (koheda eya? - Where is that?)
 
4. '''Possessive Pronouns''':
 
* '''මේ මගේ පොතයි''' (me mage pothayi - This is my book.)
 
* '''ඔහුගේ කුමාරය''' (ohuge kumāraya - His son.)
 
== Practice Exercises ==
 
Now that you've learned about nouns and pronouns, let's put your knowledge to the test with some exercises!
 
=== Exercise 1: Identify the Nouns ===
 
Read the following sentences and underline the nouns.
 
1. '''මට කොළ ගන්න සතුටුයි.''' (I am happy to get a leaf.)
 
2. '''අමල් සහ මාලි මිතුරන් වේ.''' (Amal and Mali are friends.)
 
3. '''අපි කෑම කනවා.''' (We are eating food.)
 
=== Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks with Pronouns ===
 
Fill in the blanks with the correct pronouns.
 
1. '''____ යන්න.''' (I/We) (to go.)
 
2. '''____ කුඩායි.''' (This/That) (is small.)
 
3. '''____ මගේ පොතයි.''' (This/That) (is my book.)
 
=== Exercise 3: Match the Nouns with Their Pronouns ===
 
Match the nouns with the appropriate pronouns.
 
| Nouns | Pronouns |
 
|-------|----------|
 
| 1. කුකුළන් | A. ඔහු |
 
| 2. මම | B. එය |
 
| 3. මාලි | C. අපි |
 
=== Exercise 4: Translate the Sentences ===
 
Translate the following sentences into English.
 
1. '''මම කෑම කන්න යනවා.'''
 
2. '''ඔහුගේ පාසල ලස්සනයි.'''
 
3. '''ඇය මගේ මිතුරියයි.'''
 
=== Exercise 5: Create Sentences ===
 
Using the following nouns and pronouns, create sentences.
 
* Nouns: '''පොත''' (book), '''කොළ''' (leaf)
 
* Pronouns: '''ඔහු''' (he), '''මම''' (I)


=== Demonstrative Pronouns ===
== Solutions and Explanations ==


Demonstrative pronouns are used to point out specific people, places, or things. In Sinhala, there are three types of demonstrative pronouns: "මෙය" ("meya") for "this," "මේ" ("mē") for "this," and "අයියා" ("ayyā") for "that." These pronouns can be used to indicate proximity or distance. Let's look at some examples:
Let’s go through the exercises step by step.


{| class="wikitable"
=== Solution to Exercise 1: Identify the Nouns ===
! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| මෙය පාන් || meya pān || this bread
|-
| මෙය පාන්-හරි || meya pān-hari || these breads
|-
| මේ පාන් || mē pān || this bread
|-
| මේ පාන්-හරි || mē pān-hari || these breads
|-
| අයියා පාන් || ayyā pān || that bread
|-
| අයියා පාන්-හරි || ayyā pān-hari || those breads
|}


In the examples above, the demonstrative pronouns "මෙය" ("meya"), "මේ" ("mē"), and "අයියා" ("ayyā") are used to indicate the proximity or distance of the object being referred to. The suffix "-හරි" ("-hari") is added to the demonstrative pronouns to indicate plural forms.
1. Underlined Nouns: '''කොළ''' (leaf)


=== Interrogative Pronouns ===
2. Underlined Nouns: '''අමල්''' (Amal), '''මාලි''' (Mali), '''මිතුරන්''' (friends)


Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions about people, places, things, or ideas. In Sinhala, there are several interrogative pronouns that you can use to ask different types of questions. Let's take a look at some examples:
3. Underlined Nouns: '''කෑම''' (food)


{| class="wikitable"
=== Solution to Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks with Pronouns ===
! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| කොහොමද? || kohomada? || What?
|-
| කවුරුද? || kavuruda? || Who?
|-
| කොහොමට? || kohomata? || How?
|-
| කිසිමට? || kisimata? || Why?
|-
| කවුරුදුද? || kavurudud? || Whose?
|-
| කොහොමවිද? || kohomavida? || Where?
|-
| කෙසේද? || kēseda? || How much/many?
|}


These interrogative pronouns can be used to form a variety of questions in Sinhala. By using these pronouns, you can gather specific information or seek clarification in conversations.
1. '''මම''' (I)


== Regional Variations and Cultural Insights ==
2. '''මෙය''' (This)


Sinhala is the official language of Sri Lanka, and it is spoken by the majority of the population. However, there are some regional variations in the usage and understanding of nouns and pronouns. These variations can be influenced by the different dialects and accents found throughout the country. For example, in some regions, certain words may be pronounced differently or have alternative meanings. It's important to be aware of these regional variations when communicating with native Sinhala speakers from different parts of Sri Lanka.
3. '''මේ''' (This)


In addition to regional variations, the usage of nouns and pronouns in Sinhala can also be influenced by historical and cultural factors. Sinhala culture is deeply rooted in the country's history, traditions, and beliefs. For example, Sinhala society places a strong emphasis on respect and hierarchy. This is reflected in the language, where different pronouns and forms of address are used to show respect to elders, authority figures, or people of higher social status. It's important to be mindful of these cultural nuances when using nouns and pronouns in Sinhala, as it can greatly impact the way you are perceived and the level of politeness in your communication.
=== Solution to Exercise 3: Match the Nouns with Their Pronouns ===


== Exercises ==
1. කුකුළන් - B. එය


Now that we have covered the basics of nouns and pronouns in Sinhala, it's time to put your knowledge into practice! Complete the following exercises to reinforce what you have learned:
2. මම - A. ඔහු


1. Write the plural form of the following nouns:
3. මාලි - C. අපි
* කවුරු ("kavuru") - tree
* මාර්ගය ("mārgaya") - road
* මල්ලියා ("malliyā") - flower


2. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate pronoun:
=== Solution to Exercise 4: Translate the Sentences ===
* මම ___ සිටියි. (mama ___ sītiyi) - I am from here.
* ඔහු ___ ලස්සන ගුවන් දැන්වීමට යමෙක් ද? (ōhu ___ lassana guwan dēnawīmati yamēka da?) - Does he/she need anyone to help?
* අපි ___ පිහිටුවා. (api ___ pihituvā) - We will leave now.


3. Translate the following sentences into Sinhala:
1. '''I am going to eat food.'''
* This is my house.
* Where is the nearest hospital?
* Whose book is this?


== Solutions ==
2. '''His school is beautiful.'''


1. Plural forms of the given nouns:
3. '''She is my friend.'''
* කවුරු-හරි ("kavuru-hari") - trees
* මාර්ගය-හරි ("mārgaya-hari") - roads
* මල්ලියා-හරි ("malliyā-hari") - flowers


2. Appropriate pronouns to fill in the blanks:
=== Solution to Exercise 5: Create Sentences ===
* මම මෙයි. (mama meyī) - I am from here.
* ඔහුට යමෙක් අවශ්‍යයි ද? (ōhutu yamēka avashtrayi da?) - Does he/she need anyone to help?
* අපිට මේවා පිහිටුවා. (apitu mēvā pihituvā) - We will leave now.


3. Sinhala translations of the given sentences:
* '''මා මගේ පොත කියවා සිටී.''' (I am reading my book.)
* මේ මගේ නිවසේ ඇති. (mē mage nivāsē ēthi) - This is my house.
* අවසන් රෝහලේ කොහොමද? (avasant rōhlayi kohomada?) - Where is the nearest hospital?
* මේ සිටින්නේ කවුරුද? (mē sītinne kavuruda?) - Whose book is this?


== Conclusion ==
* '''ඔහු කොළක් අරගෙන යනවා.''' (He is taking a leaf.)


Congratulations! You have completed Unit 2 of the "Complete 0 to A1 Sinhala Course," where we explored the fascinating world of nouns and pronouns in Sinhala. By mastering the use of nouns and pronouns, you have taken an important step towards becoming proficient in the Sinhala language. In this lesson, we covered the basics of nouns, including gender, singular and plural forms, and possessive nouns. We also delved into the different types of pronouns, such as personal pronouns, demonstrative pronouns, and interrogative pronouns. Additionally, we discussed regional variations and cultural insights related to nouns and pronouns in Sinhala. Now, armed with this knowledge, you can confidently express yourself and engage in meaningful conversations in Sinhala. Keep practicing, and soon you will be ready to move on to Unit 3, where we will explore verbs and tenses. Well done!
Now you have a solid foundation in nouns and pronouns in Sinhala! Keep practicing, and you'll find yourself becoming more comfortable with the language.


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Welcome to today’s lesson on Nouns and Pronouns in Sinhala! Understanding nouns and pronouns is essential as they allow us to identify people, places, animals, and things—fundamental elements of communication. In this lesson, we will explore the variety and use of nouns, delve into the world of pronouns, and provide plenty of examples to solidify your understanding.

Importance of Nouns and Pronouns in Sinhala[edit | edit source]

Nouns are the backbone of any language, serving as the names for everything around us. In Sinhala, nouns can signify objects, people, or places, and they come with their own unique characteristics. Pronouns, on the other hand, help us refer to these nouns without having to repeat them, making our speech and writing more fluid and less cumbersome. Mastering nouns and pronouns in Sinhala will provide you with the tools to construct meaningful sentences and engage in conversations effectively.

In this lesson, we will cover:

1. Understanding Nouns: Definitions and categories

2. Examples of Nouns: Various nouns in context

3. Understanding Pronouns: Definitions and usage

4. Examples of Pronouns: Demonstrating their use in sentences

5. Practice Exercises: Activities to reinforce learning

6. Solutions and Explanations: Detailed answers to the exercises

Understanding Nouns[edit | edit source]

Nouns in Sinhala can be classified into several categories based on their characteristics:

  • Common Nouns: General names for a class of objects, e.g., "කොළ" (kola - leaf).
  • Proper Nouns: Specific names for individuals or places, e.g., "ශ්‍රී ලංකාව" (Sri Lankawa - Sri Lanka).
  • Collective Nouns: Names for a group of people or things, e.g., "කුකුළන්" (kukulan - flock of chickens).
  • Abstract Nouns: Names for ideas or concepts, e.g., "සතුට" (sathuta - happiness).

Here are some examples of nouns presented in a table:

Sinhala Pronunciation English
කොළ kola leaf
පුස්සෙක් pussayek cat
ශ්‍රී ලංකාව Sri Lankawa Sri Lanka
මිතුරන් mithuran friends
සතුට sathuta happiness
කුකුළන් kukulan flock of chickens

Examples of Nouns[edit | edit source]

Let’s look at a variety of nouns in different contexts:

1. Common Nouns:

  • කෑම (kæma - food)
  • පොත (potha - book)
  • ගායනය (gayanaya - singing)
  • සුරතල් (surathal - pet)

2. Proper Nouns:

  • අමිල (Amila - a person's name)
  • කොළඹ (Kolamba - Colombo)
  • අනුරාධපුර (Anuradhapura - Anuradhapura)

3. Collective Nouns:

  • ජනතාව (janathawa - population)
  • කණ්ඩායම (kanḍāyama - team)

4. Abstract Nouns:

  • ආදරය (ādaraya - love)
  • විශ්වාසය (viśvāsaya - trust)

Understanding Pronouns[edit | edit source]

Pronouns are words used to replace nouns in a sentence to avoid repetition. In Sinhala, pronouns can be categorized as follows:

  • Personal Pronouns: Refer to specific people or things, e.g., "මම" (mama - I).
  • Demonstrative Pronouns: Point to specific things, e.g., "එය" (eya - that).
  • Interrogative Pronouns: Used to ask questions, e.g., "කව්ද?" (kauda? - who?).
  • Possessive Pronouns: Indicate ownership, e.g., "මගේ" (mage - my).

Here are some examples of pronouns presented in a table:

Sinhala Pronunciation English
මම mama I
ඔහු ohu he
ඇය æya she
අපි api we
ඔවුන් ouvun they
එය eya that

Examples of Pronouns[edit | edit source]

Let’s look at some examples of how pronouns are used in sentences:

1. Personal Pronouns:

  • මම කෑම කනවා (mama kæma kanavā - I am eating food.)
  • ඔහු පාසලට යනවා (ohu pāsalata yanavā - He is going to school.)

2. Demonstrative Pronouns:

  • එය ලස්සනයි (eya lassanayi - That is beautiful.)
  • මෙය කුඩායි (meya kudāyi - This is small.)

3. Interrogative Pronouns:

  • කව්ද ඔහුට හැදුවේ? (kauda ohuta hæduvē? - Who did he marry?)
  • කොහේද එය? (koheda eya? - Where is that?)

4. Possessive Pronouns:

  • මේ මගේ පොතයි (me mage pothayi - This is my book.)
  • ඔහුගේ කුමාරය (ohuge kumāraya - His son.)

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you've learned about nouns and pronouns, let's put your knowledge to the test with some exercises!

Exercise 1: Identify the Nouns[edit | edit source]

Read the following sentences and underline the nouns.

1. මට කොළ ගන්න සතුටුයි. (I am happy to get a leaf.)

2. අමල් සහ මාලි මිතුරන් වේ. (Amal and Mali are friends.)

3. අපි කෑම කනවා. (We are eating food.)

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks with Pronouns[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the correct pronouns.

1. ____ යන්න. (I/We) (to go.)

2. ____ කුඩායි. (This/That) (is small.)

3. ____ මගේ පොතයි. (This/That) (is my book.)

Exercise 3: Match the Nouns with Their Pronouns[edit | edit source]

Match the nouns with the appropriate pronouns.

| Nouns | Pronouns |

|-------|----------|

| 1. කුකුළන් | A. ඔහු |

| 2. මම | B. එය |

| 3. මාලි | C. අපි |

Exercise 4: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into English.

1. මම කෑම කන්න යනවා.

2. ඔහුගේ පාසල ලස්සනයි.

3. ඇය මගේ මිතුරියයි.

Exercise 5: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Using the following nouns and pronouns, create sentences.

  • Nouns: පොත (book), කොළ (leaf)
  • Pronouns: ඔහු (he), මම (I)

Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

Let’s go through the exercises step by step.

Solution to Exercise 1: Identify the Nouns[edit | edit source]

1. Underlined Nouns: කොළ (leaf)

2. Underlined Nouns: අමල් (Amal), මාලි (Mali), මිතුරන් (friends)

3. Underlined Nouns: කෑම (food)

Solution to Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks with Pronouns[edit | edit source]

1. මම (I)

2. මෙය (This)

3. මේ (This)

Solution to Exercise 3: Match the Nouns with Their Pronouns[edit | edit source]

1. කුකුළන් - B. එය

2. මම - A. ඔහු

3. මාලි - C. අපි

Solution to Exercise 4: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

1. I am going to eat food.

2. His school is beautiful.

3. She is my friend.

Solution to Exercise 5: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

  • මා මගේ පොත කියවා සිටී. (I am reading my book.)
  • ඔහු කොළක් අරගෙන යනවා. (He is taking a leaf.)

Now you have a solid foundation in nouns and pronouns in Sinhala! Keep practicing, and you'll find yourself becoming more comfortable with the language.

Table of Contents - Sinhala Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Unit 1: Introduction


Unit 2: Basic Grammar


Unit 3: Sinhala Culture


Unit 4: Daily Life


Unit 5: Advanced Grammar


Unit 6: Sinhala Society


Unit 7: Holidays and Travel


Unit 8: Conversational Sinhala


Unit 9: Sinhala History


Unit 10: Proficiency Test Preparation

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