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nayana rupika
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Teaches
Sinhala
Native
Speaks
English
Hindi
Japanese
šA teacher like your best friendš Unlock the Beauty of Sri Lanka's Language with Me!š
Teaches
Sinhala
Native
Speaks
English
Hindi
Japanese
šA teacher like your best friendš Unlock the Beauty of Sri Lanka's Language with Me!š
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
FromĀ Sri LankaLiving in Other, Sri LankaĀ (12:38Ā UTC+05:30)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 5, 2023InterestsHistoryReadingWritingFoodTravel
š *Unlock Sri Lankaās heart through its language!* š
Hello! Iām a Sinhala tutor who *loves* helping travelers, culture enthusiasts, and curious minds connect with Sri Lanka. Having learned Japanese and Hindi myself, I deeply understand the *"aha!"* momentsāand frustrationsāof language learning.
My specialty? **Making Sinhala feel alive** through speaking practice, local idioms, and cultural tidbits (ask me about *kottu roti* or ancient temples!). Whether youāre prepping for a trip or just adore languages, Iāll be your friendly guide.
Students from 10+ countries (Japan to Italy!) enjoy my relaxed yet structured approach. Letās turn mistakes into memoriesāmessage me to start!Me as a Teacher
I am a TESOL-TEFL certified teacher. I have completed teacher training courses on the British Council website (www.teachingenglish.org.uk). Previously, I used to work as a computer trainer at a computer institute and also have about a year of teaching experience online. As someone who's been learning different languages, I have gained a deep understanding of the challenges that language learners face. I love creating personalized lesson plans that are just right for each student. So I always make sure to meet my students' needs. I am eager to share effective language-learning methods that I have personally used. I am here to help you become a fluent Sinhala speaker.My lessons & teaching style
I would start with basic Sinhala lessons such as the alphabet (if necessary), basic grammar, and day-to-day conversational Sinhala sentences, and then smoothly move on to advanced lessons. I will provide PDF notes and whatever effective materials I can provide for learners. Most importantly, I will pay attention to the demands and needs of the students. I believe learning a language should be a fun experience, so I focus on students' interests and find the best method for each individual.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
TESOL/TEFL Certificate - Accredited 120-hour TESOL/TEFL course - 2024
Teaching English: Planning lessons course - British Council - 2023Teaching English: Planning lessons
Learn how to plan engaging language and topic-based lessons by identifying and applying commonly used lesson models. Explore techniques for introducing new language, writing achievable learning outcomes, and planning warmers and lead-ins.
writing for young readers - Coursera - 2023Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest
Commonwealth Education Trust
Focus on professional development - British Council - 2023Focus on professional development
Take control of your professional development by exploring a range of developmental activities available to teachers and how to take advantage of them through collaboration and reflective practice.
Start date: 3 October 2023
Teaching experience
2010 - 2011
Computer trainerI have completed two courses The Diploma In Computer Application and The Diploma In Computer Graphic Designer and was appointed as a trainer at the same institute where I got those courses. I worked there for about a year.
Education
2005 - 2008
Other - GCE O/L Exam 2005 / GCE A/L 2008 Math scienceI passed the GCE Ordinary level examination and studied math and science subjects for two years to face the GCE A/L exam in 2008 (grade 12 to grade 13)
5.0
Rating
133
Students
975
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Sinhala Lessons
Trial Lesson
75 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Survival Sinhala & Discovering Sri Lanka: A Cultural and Practical Guide for Foreign Visitors
A1Ā -Ā C1Conversation142 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Package with 24% off
Sinhala basics for beginners
A1Ā -Ā B1Language Essentials681 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Package with 24% off
Let's free conversation
A1Ā -Ā C2Conversation77 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Package with 24% off
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Quiz (13)
76 Reviews

LindsayDoesLanguages
10 Sinhala lessons
Teacherās pick
Thank you! I've had 8 lessons so far with Nayana in preparation for an upcoming trip and learnt way more than I could have expected. She's not afraid to help you expand what you can say as a learner, giving you a good broad picture of how the language works. Thanks again!
Feb 9, 2025
Ruthie
62 Sinhala lessons
Teacherās pick
Nayana is the best teacher. She is patient with me and makes learning a new language fun. She is always well prepared with new material and makes it easy to understand. I highly recommend taking lessons from her.
Feb 28, 2024

Donggyu Kim
14 Sinhala lessons
Nayana is always considerate and provides lessons that fit my needs.
We take a single verb and practice using it with various grammar forms as I wanted.
Along the way, we also add in some nouns, and the teacher gives me plenty of time to practice.
We are also gradually covering some survival Sinhala that I need for daily life in Sri Lanka, which has been very helpful.
Sep 1, 2025
Corina
16 Sinhala lessons
Teacherās pick
I am profoundly impressed by Nayana's teaching skills. She makes you love the language and the learning process becomes natural and easier with her. My first objective is to learn Sinhala with pleasure and I can already tell, after only two courses with Nayana, that I am enjoying the process a lot. This is thanks to her method, patience and flexibility to adapt the pace of the lessons and the explanations to my needs. Thank you, Nayana, I am looking forward to the next lesson! Corina
Jun 28, 2024

Donggyu Kim
14 Sinhala lessons
Always perfect lesson:)
Sep 3, 2025

Julia Pracka
1 Sinhala lesson
It was my first sinhala class ever and I am so glad it was with Nayana. She explained things very well and made me feel comfortable. Thank you!
Aug 31, 2025

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