Learn Sinhala in 17 minutes a day.

 
A clear plan for steady progress:
You can have a first simple conversation after about 3 hours. After about 50 hours you can hold everyday conversations fluently.
Short on time? 17 minutes a day is enough – over breakfast or on the bus. If you miss a day, the course simply picks up where you left off.
 
 
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How the Sinhala course differs from other language courses:
Recommended learning time: 17 minutes a day.
Any time, anywhere, on any device.
To emigrate, for bilingual relationships and to understand friends.
The long-term memory method brings each Sinhala word back just before you would forget it – after 2, 4, 8 and 16 days. If you still know it, it stays. If not, it goes back into the loop.
Superlearning music: calm background music that helps you relax and focus. With it, you learn 40.7% faster. You can switch it off at any time.
You don't need a study plan:
Every day the course puts the right exercises in front of you. You open it, do your 17 minutes, and your Sinhala improves a little every day.
Dialogues, multiple-choice exercises, the verb trainer and the sentence construction trainer: the variety keeps your daily Sinhala lesson fresh. That makes it easier to come back tomorrow.

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See for yourself how the course works.
Try the exercises, the audio and the daily trainer before you decide.
Two days are enough to learn your first Sinhala words and see whether the method suits you.
 
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The most important words in Sinhala:



 
en
en-lk
Hello!
හලෝ
hallo!
Good morning! (sg/pl)
සුභ උදෑසනක්
subha udesenak!
Hello! (sg/pl)
සුභ දවසක්
subha davasak!
Good evening! (sg/pl)
සුභ සැන‍්දෑවක්
subha sendewak!
Good night! (sg/pl)
සුභ රාත්‍රීයක්
subha ratthriyak!
Bye! (infml)
ගිහින් එන්නම්
gihin ennam!
Good bye! (fml.)
නැවත හමුවෙමු
newatha hamuvemu!
 
en
en-lk
yes
ඹවි
ou
no
නැහැ
nehe
maybe
සමහරවිට
samahara vitta
OK
හරි
hari
Thank you!
ස්තූතියි
stutti!
You're welcome! (m/f)
කරැණාකර
krunakara!
Excuse me, … (sg/pl)
සමාවෙන‍්න
samawenna, ...
 
en
en-lk
I'm sorry. (m/f)
මට කණගාටුයි
matta kanagaatui.
I (don't) have ...
මට තියෙනවා / මට නැහැ
matta tiyanawa ... / mata nehe ...
We (don't) have …
අපිට තියෙනවා / අපිට නැහැ
appitta tiyanawa ... / appita nehe ...
There is (no) ...
මෙතන තියෙනවා / මෙතන නැහැ
methana tiyanawa ... / methana nehe ...
My name is ...
මගේ නම
mageh namma ...
I'm from ...
මම එන‍්නේ
mama enne ...
I'm ... years old.
මට අවුරුදු … වෙනවා
matta aurudhu ... wenawa
 
en
en-lk
I am (not) married. (m/f)
මම විවාහකයි  / මම අවිවාහකයි
mama viwaahakai / mama aviwaahakai.
I'm (not) traveling alone.
මම සංචාරය කරන්නේ තනියම / මම සංචාරය කරන්නේ තනියම නෙවෙයි
mama sancharaya karanne thaniyama / mama sancharaya karanne thaniyama nowe.
I'm traveling with ...
මම සංචාරය කරන‍්නේ සමග
mama sancharaya karanne samage ...
I don't understand that. (m/f)
මට ඒක තේරෙන්නෙ නැහැ
mata eka therenne nehe.
Do you speak …? (m/f)
කතා කරනවද
katha karanawada ... ?
Does anyone here speak ...?
මෙහේ කවුරුහරි කතාකරනවද
mehe kauruhari kathakaranawada ... ?
English
ඉංගීසි භාෂාව
engriesi baschawa
 
en
en-lk
French
ප්‍රංෂ භාෂාව
pranscha baschawa
Could you write that down please. (m/f)
කරුනාකර මේක ලියන්න
karunakara meeka liyanna.
Could you please repeat that. (m/f)
කරුනාකර ඒක නැවත කියන්න
karunakara eka newatha kiyanna.
Just a moment please.
කරුනාකර පොඩ්ඩක් ඉන්න
karunakara poddak inna.
one
එක
ekka
two
දෙක
dekka
three
තුන
thunna
 
 
 

Our learning methods:


With the long-term memory method, every word comes back in a fixed rhythm until it sticks. After about 50 hours you can hold everyday conversations in Sinhala.
 
A varied mix of exercises keeps the lessons lively and helps you keep going.
You learn words and phrases you can use straight away.
 
In the 17 Minute Languages learning community you can ask questions, swap tips with other Sinhala learners and team up with a learning partner.
 
Learn Sinhala with the long-term memory method

What is included in the Sinhala course:


  • The Sinhala beginner's course gives you a solid basic vocabulary of over 1,300 words. You reach level A1/A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
    17 minutes a day is enough. What counts is the daily routine, not long sessions.
     
    With the Sinhala complete package you learn 5,000 words and move up step by step from A1 to C2.
  • You learn every word in context and in complete sentences, with 42 dialogue texts to read and listen to.
  • Practical grammar: a short new exercise every day, so you learn the rules by using them.
  • The verb trainer and the sentence construction trainer teach you to form your own sentences – the step from single words to conversation.
Sinhala course contents

Online language course:


  • Latest version: the Sinhala beginner's course was fully revised in 2026.
  • Runs without installation on Windows, Linux, macOS, iPhone, iPad, Android smartphones and Android tablets. You can switch devices at any time.
  • The additional audio trainer lets you learn and repeat the words without a screen – when driving, for example.
  • We have been making language courses since 2002 – over 540,000 courses sold.
  • You pay once and use the course for 10 years. There is no subscription that keeps charging you month after month.
  • 31-day money-back guarantee:
    You have 31 days to decide whether the course is right for you.
    If you are not completely satisfied, we refund 100% of the price – no questions asked.
 
Sinhala course for beginners

This course compared with other providers:

 
17 Minute Languages
Other providers
Long-term memory method:
words that stick
Daily trainer:
your lesson is ready every day
Superlearning music:
calm background music to help you focus
Audio trainer:
learn without a screen
Payment
One-off payment, no subscription
Often a monthly subscription
 

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How to make steady progress in Sinhala:


Make steady progress in Sinhala with 17 Minute Languages
The daily trainer picks your exercises for you, matched to your level. It brings each word back for review at the right moment.
 
Learn over 1,300 Sinhala words and reach level A1/A2
With the beginner's course you learn over 1,300 words and reach level A1/A2.
 
With the complete package you learn 5,000 words and work your way up from A1 to C2.
 
The complete package also contains many more lessons and texts than the beginner's course, so you get much deeper into Sinhala.
Daily trainer
In the daily trainer you first read, listen to and learn the new words.
You then review them in a set pattern: sometimes you reveal the translation, sometimes you pick it in a multiple-choice exercise.
 
Over the next few days, each new word comes back just before you would forget it. A word you get wrong goes back into the loop until you know it.
That is how you memorise the translation, the pronunciation and the spelling of each word.
 
Sinhala texts to read and listen to
Words alone do not make a language. So you also get texts and dialogues to read and listen to, matched to the words you have just learnt.
With the sentence construction trainer you practise putting complete sentences together.
 
Sinhala verb trainer
The course also includes a verb trainer, so you can practise the Sinhala verb forms until you get them right.
 
Pick up where you left off
The course carries on exactly where you left off – you don't have to look for the right lesson.
Whether you study for three minutes, 17 minutes or an hour a day is up to you.
 
Elements that keep you motivated
There are also a few extras that keep you motivated:
For every word you learn, you earn points.
The longer you study on a given day, the more points each word earns you.
Study on several days in a row and your learning streak earns you an extra bonus.
 
Exchange points for bonuses
After each session you can compare your score with other learners and exchange points for bonuses – a bit like a frequent flyer programme.
On days when you study for an especially long time, there is a small surprise at the end.
Learn a little longer than yesterday and you earn extra points – and more bonuses.
 
Audio for the Sinhala vocabulary
17 Minute Languages learning community
You are not learning on your own: in our learning community you can compare notes with other learners and find a learning partner.
 
Vocabulary in English and Sinhala
The course runs online. Use it on your computer, smartphone or tablet and switch devices whenever you like. You have 10 years of access.
After your daily lesson you can start the audio trainer with today's new words and the ones you got wrong.
You hear each word in English and Sinhala and repeat it.
That helps the words stick.
 
Have a conversation in Sinhala
The Sinhala course takes you from your first words to real conversations: a first simple exchange after about 3 hours, fluent after about 50 hours.
The words you learn come back until they stick.
Step by step you build whole sentences – and you start talking in Sinhala.
 
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See how many people are learning with 17 Minute Languages right now:

Sinhala learning statistics, trends and diagrams

What are the personal reasons for learning Sinhala?

Emigration 24.9 %
Bilingual relationship 21.1 %
Travelling 18.2 %
International friendships 14.7 %
Communicate with relatives 13.3 %
Job and career 4.1 %
School, studies or internship 1.3 %
Getting to know new cultures 1.2 %
Improving memory 0.7 %

How old are Sinhala learners?

Mobile (iOS, Android)
PC (Windows, Mac, Linux)

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90

How long do users learn Sinhala every day?


3 minutes:     8.3 %
5 minutes:     5.9 %
7 minutes:     3.0 %
10 minutes:     10.6 %
17 minutes:     57.8 %
20 minutes:     3.6 %
30 minutes:     2.7 %
45 minutes:     1.9 %
60 minutes:     2.5 %
90 minutes:     1.2 %
120 minutes:     1.9 %

How much faster do you learn Sinhala with Superlearning music?

This is how long it takes on average to learn Sinhala words in the daily trainer using the long-term memory learning method:
 
150 = 2.9 hours
♫ + 150 = 1.7 hours
300 = 5.9 hours
♫ + 300 = 3.5 hours
450 = 8.9 hours
♫ + 450 = 5.3 hours
Time saved with Superlearning: 40.7%
 
150 words without Superlearning = 2.9 hours
150 words with Superlearning = 1.7 hours
★ Saved: 1.2 hours
 
300 words without Superlearning = 5.9 hours
300 words with Superlearning = 3.5 hours
★ Saved: 2.4 hours
 
450 words without Superlearning = 8.9 hours
450 words with Superlearning = 5.3 hours
★ Saved: 3.6 hours
 

Which devices are used for learning?


Windows PC:  31.9 %
iPhone:  24.7 %
Android phone:  21.3 %
Mac:  12.5 %
iPad:  5.6 %
Linux PC:  2.3 %
Android tablet:  1.6 %

Where do users learn Sinhala?


At home 80.8 %
On the go 2.1 %
Both 16.9 %

 
Source of all learning statistics: Sinhala online language course, with data from 362 Sinhala learners.
 

 

If you have learned Sinhala with 17 Minute Languages, you will have these advantages:


Build your career!

  • You will increase your professional opportunities now that you can speak Sinhala more confidently.
  • You now have the skills to work in Sri Lanka whenever you wish.

Meet new people!

  • Every new language opens a door to a new world for you.
    You will meet many new and interesting people!
    Who knows: maybe the love of your life speaks Sinhala?
  • Are you in a bilingual relationship?
    You can impress your partner by speaking Sinhala!

Unforgettable experiences!

  • Broaden your horizons as you travel to Sri Lanka.
    If you can speak Sinhala, your trip will become an unforgettable experience:
    You will understand the country and its people better.

Make more of your free time!

  • You will be able to watch movies in Sinhala!
  • What a joy it is to be able to read a book in Sinhala!

Stay in great mental shape!

  • Scientific studies have shown:
    Continued learning increases quality of life and life expectancy.
  • Train your brain!
    Evidence suggests that the acquisition of languages assists in warding off dementia and Alzheimer's.

 

 

Free Sinhala trial version

 
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Sinhala long term memory learning method

 

The long-term memory learning method of 17 Minute Languages:
Learn and never forget


The Sinhala long-term memory learning method is based on the latest findings from research on vocabulary learning.
 
You learn all the vocabulary of the Sinhala course from the beginning and repeat it in a systematic way until it is stored in your long-term memory.
This way you will remember the vocabulary permanently.
learn Sinhala with long term method
 
Sinhala language course
 
Here's how the long-term method works:
 
  1. First thing on the following day you have to correctly translate this word.
  2. The program then waits for two days.
    On the third day you will be prompted by the same word again.
    You then have to translate it correctly.
  3. The program then waits 4 more days.
    Again on the seventh day, you'll encounter a prompt with that same word.
  4. The program then waits 8 more days.
    On the fifteenth day you will be prompted by the same word yet again.
  5. The program then waits a final 16 days.
    You have to correctly translate the word just one more time.

If you knew the word on each occasion, by this time you will never forget it!
It is permanently stored in your long-term memory.
(Important to know: if you forget the word to be learned on any occasion during the repetition phase, the repetition starts again.)
 
With this learning method, you will learn all of the vocabulary in this Sinhala course.
New words will be added to your lessons every day.
Your vocabulary will grow rapidly.
 

Daily trainer for learning Sinhala:
The quick-learning system


The daily trainer guides you through all the lessons of your language course on each learning day – according to your learning level.
 
Before each learning session, the course assesses your current knowledge level and methodically imparts all the educational material from the language course:
1
Vocabulary
Using numerous innovative test methods, you will learn and repeat the Sinhala vocabulary until it is stored in your long-term memory.
You will be able to recall these words automatically as they are now stored in your long-term memory.
2
Words in long-term memory:
After finishing the daily trainer, we provide a recap of all the words that you have embedded in your long-term memory.
3
Add your own vocabulary:
You are interested in a certain topic but you can hardly find any vocabulary about it in your language course?
No problem!
You have the option of entering your own words with your translation into Sinhala.
Your new words will then be entered and integrated in the daily trainer in the same way as the vocabulary contained in the course.
4
To keep the daily trainer exciting and innovative every day, these different learning topics are not treated in separate blocks, but are presented according to the subject matter and your learning level.
It maintains the intrigue of your daily learning, encouraging you to extend each learning session by a few more minutes.
5
Texts, phrases and idioms
The vocabulary is broken down into themes, and you will learn sentences in the context of each theme from the many authentic set texts and dialogues.
Soon, you can look forward to reading books and watching films in Sinhala in the original language.
6
Sentence construction trainer
With the help of the sentence construction trainer you will learn to build sentences in Sinhala in a relaxed and creative way!
The program automatically corrects your work.
So you will quickly grasp how sentences are built in Sinhala.
7
Verb trainer
It is the verbs that are at the heart of every language.
Here you will learn the most important verbs and their conjugated forms; you will also learn how to use the right tenses in Sinhala.
8
Learn Sinhala grammar:
The rules of the language are included in your daily trainer: with the help of clearly explained grammar chapters – illustrated by examples – you will learn Sinhala grammar from scratch and according to a didactically meaningful system.

 
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Sinhala insider learning community
 

17 Minute Languages' exclusive insider learning community


When you have completed your daily tasks you have the possibility to transfer your score online.
 
The leaderboard allows you to compare yourself with other hard-working learners.
Check out who is behind the top scores (of all courses).
Similar to frequent flyer programmes, it is possible to redeem your collected course points for over 50 high-quality rewards.
 
The more you learn, the more rewards you will earn!
Connect with others!
Share your knowledge and grow together with our insider learning community of 17 Minute Languages.
 
Find a tandem partner from Sri Lanka and support and motivate each other while learning.
 
Make interesting friends with other Sinhala learners or people from Sri Lanka.
 
learn Sinhala online

 

 

Free Sinhala trial version

 
Test the Sinhala course for free and get lots of study tips as well.
 

 

Variety of exercises that are delightful and immersive:


Variety is key to learning.
Your language course ensures lasting motivation to learn with a range of varied and appealing learning methods, visualisations and bonuses.
 
This course will motivate you to learn every day and you will be speaking fluent Sinhala in no time.
learn Sinhala with a variety of daily tasks
In the course you will be presented with new vocabulary according to a carefully developed system.
You repeat these as often and as long as it takes to really master the vocabulary in your sleep.
The program is designed to grow as your knowledge grows.
You will be presented with new words between repetitions within a variety of daily tasks.
varied learning methods for fluent Sinhala
Different learning methods, including vocabulary supported by pictures, multiple-choice tests, matching games, translations and dictations, ensure that learning is always fun.
points for all Sinhala vocabulary you have learned
You will receive points for all the vocabulary you have learned - and the longer you learn, the more points you earn.
Obviously, there's little purpose in accumulating points if they aren't redeemable for rewards.
That's why you can gradually exchange your collected points for valuable rewards.
Sinhala course with detailed statistics
We have implemented detailed statistics that will tell you exactly how extensive your knowledge is in Sinhala.
You can choose to compare your scores with other learners time and time again.
Sinhala verb trainer
Verbs are at the heart of every language.
For your benefit, we have developed a verb trainer.
This training program will teach you frequently used verbs and all their tenses.
studying Sinhala with everyday dialogues
Typical everyday dialogues are narrated by professional native speakers and set to music to give you that authentic feel of real situations you are very likely to encounter.
fluent Sinhala with superlearning music
All our language courses include the popular Superlearning music, which allows you to learn in a relaxed way.
(Of course you can also learn without this music.)
meditation practice to learn Sinhala
For complete relaxation, you can do a guided meditation after each learning session.
In this way, you end each learning unit in a state of deep relaxation.
network with tandem partners
Become part of our learning partner group:
You have the opportunity to find learning or tandem partners to study together and to support and motivate each other.
course with Sinhala grammar
During the course we will introduce you to Sinhala grammar.
Step by step, the course introduces you to all the important rules of the language and gives you an understanding of the grammar with entertaining exercises.
 
 

 
Sinhala

Learn Sinhala 32.9% faster with Superlearning music


learn Sinhala with Superlearning
Your learning will be accelerated by next-generation superlearning meditation music.
You will hear music that will deeply relax you.
 
Within a very short time you will become very focused:
You will be completely calm, breathing slowly and deeply and be able to concentrate completely on the Sinhala vocabulary.
 
You will also be able to concentrate on the Sinhala course longer than without superlearning music, as you will be less distracted.
 
learn Sinhala with meditation
The superlearning music includes 'binaural beats' (a sound wave) known for their health benefits: increased memory, relaxation and reduced anxiety.
 
To gain the full effect, you need to put on headphones.
 
You can use the superlearning music any time!
You might like to try it when you're working or studying for exams.
 
And of course you can switch the superlearning music off at any time, if you would prefer to learn without music.

 
Versatile dialogues and useful phrases for Sinhala

Versatile dialogues and useful phrases



 
From the very beginning, you will learn clear, accent-free pronunciation and correct emphasis.
 

 
In this course, you will learn how Sinhala is really spoken in Sri Lanka.
 

Content of texts and dialogues:


You will accompany the two main characters of the language course on their holidays and in their day-to-day lives at home in 42 different dialogues.
Together with them, you will encounter important situations that could happen on your holidays or at home with your partner.
In the many dialogues provided, you will practice sentences that you can really use.
When you work with the dialogues provided in this course, you will improve your conversation skills day by day.

Step by step, the verb trainer guides you through each verb and its various conjugations


 
At the heart of every language are the verbs.
You will begin with the most frequently used verbs and all their conjugated forms.
When you recognise and form verbs correctly, you have already learned the most important part of grammar and can now form meaningful sentences.
 
With the verb trainer, you will learn how to conjugate the most frequently used verbs, how to use the verbs in constructing sentences and apply the tenses correctly in Sinhala.
 
When you master this you have already learned the essentials of Sinhala grammar.
You will understand sentences and confidently have your first conversations in Sinhala.
 
The verb trainer will systematically teach you all important verbs in all tenses within the first few days.
The playful exercises build on each other making it very easy for you to follow.
 
See how verbs are formed in Sinhala here:
 
          
 

Sinhala grammar, clearly and simply explained


A central part of your language course is a practical, detailed grammar that systematically introduces you to all the essential grammar rules – easy to follow and illustrated with many examples.
 
Explained step by step and vividly, the rules of the language become familiar to you. After only a short learning time, you will be able to form simple, correct Sinhala sentences.
 
For every rule you will always find clear example sentences and well-arranged tables that not only deepen your grammar knowledge and reinforce what you have learned, but also expand your vocabulary.
 
For the grammar chapters, the daily trainer presents you with numerous easy-to-understand exercises that help you internalise the grammar rules quickly.
 
Sinhala grammar: rules explained step by step

Grammar

The complete Sinhala grammar is part of your course: every rule explained step by step, with new exercises every day.

Sinhala sentence construction trainer


Sinhala sentence building trainer
You will find the Sinhala Sentence Construction Trainer integrated into your language course.
This program teaches you to form sentences in Sinhala quickly and correctly.
 
This is how you practise sentence construction in Sinhala:
 
You see a short sentence in Sinhala broken down into its building blocks, the individual words.
Your task now is to put the individual words in the correct order.
 
You learn the vocabulary in the context of complete sentences and with each exercise you improve your sentence structure in Sinhala.
 
You will learn Sinhala even faster and become more confident in speaking every day.
 
 

Sinhala conversation trainer


At the beginning of learning Sinhala it is very important that you can start to form sentences quickly and have important phrases in Sinhala at hand.
You can achieve this important foundation in a short time with the Sinhala conversation trainer.
 
The conversation trainer is part of the Sinhala course and teaches you sentences, sentence building blocks and phrases right from the start.
The topics are as follows:
 
  • greetings & farewells
  • small talk
  • introducing yourself
  • asking your first questions
  • talking about hobbies
  • reading labels, signs and tags
  • placing orders in restaurants and cafés
  • ask for prices
  • book a room
  • make phone calls in Sinhala
  • organise everything when travelling
  • appointments and dates
  • write e-mails
  • rent a car
  • travel by public transport
  • and much more!
Sinhala conversation trainer

 

 
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One online course suitable for all your devices: laptop, tablet and smartphone


You can use the Sinhala online course on all your devices and switch back and forth between them as you like.
 
The course can be used with any smartphone (Android, iPhone), any tablet (iPad, Android or Windows) and any computer running Windows (11, 10, 8, 7), Linux or macOS.
 
You can pick up where you left off, regardless of the device.
 

 
Practice Sinhala in the morning on the train using your iPhone or Android smartphone.
You can pick up where you left off during your lunch break on your laptop, using Windows, Linux or on a Mac.
In the evenings, you can kick back in your favourite spot and learn while you relax, whether it's on your iPad, Windows or Android tablet.

Bonus: Additional Audio-Trainer


As an extra to the Sinhala learning software you get the Sinhala audio trainer.
 
The audio trainer teaches you in blocks of 5 minutes, which you can play manually or via autoplay function – ideal if you don't have a free hand.
You will be able to consolidate what you have learned and learn new words.
 
You can listen to the Sinhala audio trainer on your mobile phone or run it on your PC.
 
To help you remember the words even better, we have added the superlearning music to the background of each track.
With the audio trainer you learn Sinhala just by listening, almost without noticing, for example:
...when doing physical activity or riding a bike
...while driving
...while sitting comfortably on the sofa at home
...on the train or bus
...in between breaks or waiting periods

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Audio trainer example 2



 
 

Want to refresh your Sinhala or expand your existing knowledge?


If you already know some Sinhala and would like to expand your existing Sinhala knowledge, you can take a placement test for Sinhala right at the beginning of the language course.
You will then start learning at exactly the perfect point for you.
 
If you learned Sinhala a long time ago, but have forgotten a lot of words, we recommend that you start at the very beginning.
 
You will move through the course quickly: for each word, you can quickly tag whether you already knew it or whether it is new to you.
 
Verbs, texts and grammar will be repeatedly shown to you throughout the course with new content.
You can decide for yourself at any time what else you would like to learn.
This way you only learn new things and quickly revise everything you might have forgotten.
 


 
In all the learning methods and tests, the vocabulary and lines of text are played for you.
You constantly repeat the correct pronunciation.
 
You learn clear and accent-free pronunciation with the correct emphasis!
learn Sinhala with native speakers

 

Free Sinhala trial version

 
Test the Sinhala course for free and get lots of study tips as well.
 
 

You are protected by our money-back guarantee:


Test the language course without any risk.
If you are not completely satisfied, we will refund 100% of the purchase price.
No questions asked.
 
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You get immediate access to the language course:


When you order the course and pay by credit card or PayPal, you get immediate access to your online course.
You only pay once – this is not a subscription model as is the case with other providers.
You can use your course for 10 years.
 
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What do our clients say
... regarding the learning methods of the language courses


"It speaks the words so I can hear pronunciation instead of just guessing how written words might sound.
I also like the multitude of ways the words are presented: written words, pictures, fill in the blank sentences, spoken dialogue, etc.
This allowed me to speak more authentically and to learn the words more thoroughly.
This is the best program I have used."

   (Ashley Crust)
 
"It is a more fun approach than other courses.
I like the repetition rhythm of words I do not know. I need a visual approach to support aural learning."

   (Andrea Matrosovs)
 
"I am very content with your language course and I really enjoy learning with it. I like the well-structured way of the course and the wide-ranging possibilities which make learning so much easier and varying as well. Besides I think it's great you can choose to listen to the language as often as you want to as well as being able to print the vocabulary on flashcards. In any case I would love to thank the experts who developed the course very much! It's fun to learn a new language with this course!"
   (Gillian Smith)
 
"This is my first exercise program for PC ever - especially the offered possibilities of long-term memory training as well as the literacy test which are very helpful for me are fascinating to me."
   (Tom Livingston)
 
"The varied learning possibilities are gorgeous! They have something in store for everyone.
Especially being able to print flashcards has been new to me and I think it's brilliant! They are really easy to print and front and back are fitting on top of each other! The everyday situations make learning much easier since sentences out of everyday life are a great motivation learning a language. Learning varies at all times because there are so many different ways teaching myself the language."

   (Kelly Roberts)
 

What our clients say
... about the long term memory learning method


"I've been mostly impressed by the long-term method for learning new vocabulary, since I didn't expect to know the vocabulary after a pretty long break. The explanation of the psychological backgrounds and the systematics of the memory performance respectively makes the learning methods much more comprehensible."
   (Scott Wilkinson)
 
"I've been using this language course for 4 months intensively. I think it's really convenient having the possibility to repeat the vocabulary regularly with the long-term memory learning method. I really enjoy this program for it keeps asking until the correlate word is typed in correctly. Moreover the digital speech of the respective vocabulary is also great."
   (Gautam Kumars)
 
"I was especially amazed by learning with the long-term method. The recordings of the entire vocabulary and dialogues sound very natural and realistic since they were all spoken by native speakers. Putting it in a nutshell, it's a well-made language course."
   (Marcus Großkautz)
 
"I'd learned this language already basically before but I could hardly remember anything about my basics, nevertheless I was able to reaccess the language. For this I'm sure the clear and logical structure of the language course is crucial and also the opportunity to operate within the program in so many different ways."
   (Jean-Baptiste Novak)
 
"I particularly like the diversity of the learning method and the great choice of topics of the lessons or the continuous sequences. The exercising sections containing the long-term memory learning method are really motivating to start learning. Now, my son (15) really enjoys learning new vocabulary and is making great progress. Personally, I was able to develop myself professionally and put into practice what I had learned."
   (Marguerite Guérin)
 
"The long-term memory learning method for keeping vocabulary in long-term memory is, in my opinion, particularly efficient. Thereby you are developing ambition which keeps you going. Also the pages which hide the vocab are tremendously good to get a quick overview and are very suitable to repeat in fast track. I find the displaying of the last seven wrong inputs in the long-term memory learning method very supportive."
   (Frank Collins)
 
"I really really like the vocabulary training method. Here, I'm especially using the long-term memory learning method. I mostly prefer multiple choice and input. This method makes me build up on my vocabulary knowledge quickly. I'm able to connect proper spelling as well as the right pronunciation by the audio output. To get a quick learning success this is essential to me.
The distinct lessons are prepared well and are really easy to access. Here it's especially useful having the possibility playing the particular sequences."

   (Lauren Grey)
 
"I really do like learning using the long term memory learning method. Using the PC is much simpler than writing manually. Moreover using the PC is much more efficient since you cannot cheat yourself - The system is correcting every single mistake also including emphasis which are also registered. Storing the different levels makes repeating the vocabulary and the texts based on the flashcard principle possible and thereby more effective. Learning foreign languages has become a hobby to me - for me, personally, it is not only learning by heart but a leisure pursuit."
   (Emily Snyder)
 
"I liked the logical structure of my language course. The dialogues are easy to follow and very comprehensible. The further possibilities which can be chosen to learn vocabulary by different styles and ways both verbally and written are very well-suited for keeping them in the long-term memory. Even after several months they are still available. My basic understanding of languages has been broadened by this course."
   (Anthony Hockner)
 
"The long term memory learning method makes sure the learned language remains "available". In comparison to other language courses the vocabulary is spoken and recorded by native speakers thus it's possible to speak virtually accent-free. The vocabulary being taught makes you capable to communicate with native speakers easily. People who struggle to organize themselves when it comes to learning a language are given the opportunity to work on daily exercises. What has made me choose your course is being able to determine by yourself how much and when you want to learn. The course provides a great variety of different learning aids. They really have something in store for everyone."
   (Joseph Holmes)
 
"It's very beneficial being able to organize your individual schedule and also being able to print out the entire course. The variety of the teaching materials is also great.
When it comes to learning vocabulary by using the long term memory learning method you only decide once how long you would like to learn per day. Once you've decided on how long you want to learn a day, this will be happening automatically afterwards. So, once you get started you will pull through.
This is also very helpful when having a hard time with motivation. Being able to decide on your own how long you want to learn makes this course "feasible"."

   (Henry Smalls)
 

Customer reviews
... about the daily trainer


"I enjoy the daily exercise program because it's easy to work on and it's varying. Mostly I use the long term memory learning method and the quick repetition. This course allows me to continue my studies on a daily basis and I feel really really motivated to learn another language."
   (Jason Big)
 
"I like the interval repetition, the division in levels and the monitor how much time is left to achieve a level, I like the reward system, when it is possible to get other courses in other languages, I like the meditation music."
   
 
"I really have to thank you for the daily exercises. They really give me the motivation I need to do at least my daily exercises on a daily basis since I don't have much time left. Additionally I think the great choice of the different ways of learning is gorgeous, e.g. first, taking a look at the vocabulary, secondly finding them hidden in a text and thereby studying them and then being tested and learning vocabulary intensively. "
   (A. Svensson)
 
"The daily exercises are the greatest thing about this learning software. In this way I'm able to learn in a structured way. Thereby, I can learn both the vocabulary training and text exercises quickly and continuously. Moreover I'm convinced by the different methods of vocabulary training and different learning methods. Above all the text input and the automatic testing of your knowledge gives me a quick and really good result."
   (Chris Osborne)
 
"I am given the possibility to determine the learning rate myself. The daily exercises are giving me the pressure necessary I need to do them.
Apparently different brain areas are getting activated by different learning methods of the program. In my own case, the learning success seems to be lasting."

   (Craig Miller)
 
"I like the lessons being divided in daily exercises.
Still, I can decide by myself independently how much I'd like to learn. That way learning never gets boring.
I further like the speakers being native speakers. From the beginning, you are offered short texts which you can gradually elaborate."

   (Frank Roy)
 
"The daily exercises are encouraging me to really stay focused even though there are no new words added. Regardless of whether working on quick repetition or text input: The recorded vocabulary combined with the written word itself is perfect for me."
   (Sabine Schwarz)
 
"The daily exercises learning method seems very effective. It gives you a well-structured schedule that guides you through the program.
And if there is time left you could additionally use further training methods."

   (Gunther Rummel)
 

What our clients say
... in regard to structure and content of the programme


"This course has broadened my vocabulary knowledge tremendously.
For me personally, listening to texts and thereby improving my own pronunciation was particularly helpful. Of course this is really motivating, helpful and is giving me a feeling of getting more and more confident when communicating with native speakers. The method by which you acquire vocabulary is excellent - at the same time it's a fantastic exercise to train my brain."

   (Bill Green)
 
"I appreciate the course's systematic regarding the structure, the clarity regarding the titles you can click on.
I also like being able to print out whatever I like and having the correcting aid at my disposal. It's very beneficial having the opportunity to listen to the appropriate vocabulary. This course is definitely meeting my expectations!"

 
"I like being drilled - and measured against A1/A2 proficiency. I also like the dialogs. I go back over them again and again. (Occasionally the dialog translations are not real accurate but they do give the meaning.) After reading dialogs, I will also type them into my own document, give me a good practice writing. I also like the dictation."
   (Ira Lund)
 
"I like the learning units being split in small very achievable units. The vocabulary being taught is very applicable especially for beginners - that's what I really like since I want to learn this language only on a "vacation" kind of level. Additionally I want to point out the learning monitoring and the opportunity given to print out the vocabulary which makes learning a lot easier for me."
   (Mark Curtis)
 
"I'm really motivated by the short and not too challenging lessons. They encourage me to hang in there because they are easy to process by the self-learning principle. I really like the versatile testing options. Each term or sentence can be repeated - this way the pronunciation can be memorized much better."
   (Christen Nixon)
 
"I'm very pleased with this course and it helps a lot with my studies. This course is especially helpful when it comes to learning vocabulary and a proper pronunciation. I'm pretty sure I would have given up learning this language if it wasn't for this course. I like the lessons being short and therefore clear. Also the flashcards which can be printed out are great for taking with you and learn whenever I feel like studying."
   (Holly Wilkinson)
 
"The listening examples are suitable for the daily use and are worth learning.
Within a short period of time I acquired essential vocabulary which encouraged me to keep going.
In addition the recording is realistic, comprehensible and I as a student was given the chance to get an impression what feeling for language means."

   (Chester Fields)
 
"The lessons are very versatile. This program also provides the possibility to print out cards which I think is very crucial. Since we're getting ready to move these lessons are great to get prepared.
This course is great!"

   (Tess Carlson)
 
"I was positively surprised by the many lessons. The lessons aren't stuffed full and contain an appropriate amount of vocabulary. The dialogue texts are well-chosen and the basic vocabulary is extensive.
The flash cards which can be printed are a good learning method - it really worked out for me."

   (Nicki Chestnut)
 

What our clients say
... about the price/performance ratio of the language courses


"What I like most about the course is the long term memory learning method. This way it's possible to learn vocabularies which you consider to be essential. Moreover I was surprised by the price... I think it is a very fair price! Kudos to you!"
   (Sebastian White)
 
"I would like to thank you for the excellent price/performance ratio. "
   (George Murphy)
 
"I've tried bunches of language courses and this one is the best so far! The price-performance ratio is absolutely justifiable. The course's navigation is easy to handle whereas the course is both visually and acoustically orientated. This way learning is easy and progress can be seen very soon. This course is highly recommendable - especially for beginners."
   (Daniel Robinson)
 
"I don't think there's a better program to learn vocabulary fast and effectively."
   (Emma Cooper)
 
 

And after A1/A2, your Sinhala journey continues:
Advanced course (B1/B2) · Business course (B2–C2) · Proficiency vocabulary (C1/C2)
– all included in the Sinhala complete package below!

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Here's a summary of what's included in the Sinhala language course:
  • Learn over 1,300 words with the unique long-term memory learning method and acquire a solid Sinhala basic vocabulary.
     
    If you choose the Sinhala complete package, you'll learn over 5,000 words.
  • You will be given countless phrases and texts grouped by themes.
    You will learn the words in context and in whole sentences.
  • You will receive new exercises every day that include grammar to complete your language knowledge.
  • The daily trainer provides you with exercises according to your learning level and speed, in order to achieve the highest possible learning efficiency.
  • Thanks to the verb trainer, which is also presented to you as part of the daily trainer, you will learn how to conjugate the most common verbs and how to apply the tenses in Sinhala.
  • With the help of the sentence construction trainer, you will be taught the sentence structure in Sinhala in a playful way.
    Soon you will be able to form correct sentences in Sinhala.
  • The conversation trainer provides you with an easy and successful introduction to the language.
    You will learn simple sentences and useful expressions.
    Beginners in particular will quickly be able to have basic conversations.
  • In the 17 Minute Languages' learning community, you can exchange ideas and make new friends with other highly motivated learners of your chosen foreign language as well as native speakers from Sri Lanka.
  • Every learner finds great joy in learning through effective methods tailored to their needs.
  • The course requires no prior installation and is particularly user-friendly.
  • Latest version – the Sinhala language course was completely revised in 2026.
  • One-off payment, no subscription.
    You get access for 10 years.
  • For Windows / Linux / macOS / iPhone / Android smartphones / iPad / Android tablets / Windows tablets.

 
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  • The online course works with Windows, macOS and Linux, on iPhone and Android smartphones, on iPad and Android tablets.
  • Access to the online course is valid for 10 years.
  • You can cancel your purchase at any time during the first 31 days and get your money back.
  • More than 540,000 people have become fluent in a new language thanks to 17 Minute Languages.
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What sets this language course apart from the competition?


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Quick progress:

This software program will make learning Sinhala fun and easy at breathtaking speed.
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Sophisticated software:

We first released this software in 2002.
Annually, our developers thoroughly revise it, paying close attention to every detail.
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Varied daily tasks:

Varied daily tasks and a huge selection of learning methods will motivate you to continue learning every day.
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Unique learning methods:

With the long-term memory learning method and daily tasks tailored to you, you will learn Sinhala in record time.
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Your access is valid for 10 years – you only pay once.
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