This is an indispensable phrasebook for the traveller in Sri Lanka. Sinhala is the official language of Sri Lanka and is spoken by most of the population.
Although it is often possible to get by with English, this book is designed for those who intend to travel off the beaten track, or who like to communicate with the local people. It is divided into easy-to-use sections and includes n umerous phrases and extensive word lists. They will help you whether you are bargaining in Colombo, or wandering through villages along the coast.