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comparisonbeginners
Why Duolingo doesn't teach Sinhala (and what to use instead)
Duolingo has 40+ languages but not Sinhala. Here's why the world's biggest language app can't handle Sri Lanka's language — and why Learn Sinhala takes a completely different approach.
Apr 22, 2026
travelbeginners
12 Sinhala phrases every traveller to Sri Lanka needs
Landing in Colombo? These twelve phrases will get you through taxis, tea shops, and temple visits without pointing at menus. Includes pronunciation tips and the eka trick.
Apr 21, 2026
culturebeginners
Learn Sinhala to talk like your cousin from Sri Lanka
You land in Colombo. Your cousin picks you up. You open your mouth — and what comes out feels off. Here's why modern spoken Sinhala is different from what textbooks teach.
Apr 20, 2026