The In-between Space - අතරමැදියාව
The In-between Space - අතරමැදියාව
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Trilingual Readings for Children at the National Library as part of the English for Fun Project - 3
As part of the English for Fun project, I read a story and a poem in the English language every last Saturday of the month at the National Library of Sri Lanka, which is on zoom, though children can also come and attend this session in person at the National Library Auditorium, free of charge. This is the third recording of it. The story is "The Wednesday Surprise" by Eve Bunting. This video is for educational purposes only. Familiarising children with the English language at a very young age is the idea of this project. It also considers it important that the first contact anyone has with an unfamilar language should be through curiosity, enjoyment and ease, which will make future learni...
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Trilingual Readings for Children at the National Library as part of the English for Fun Project - 21:02:01Trilingual Readings for Children at the National Library as part of the English for Fun Project - 2
Trilingual Readings for Children at the National Library as part of the English for Fun Project - 2
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As part of the English for Fun project, I read a story and a poem in the English language every last Saturday of the month at the National Library of Sri Lanka, which is on zoom, though children can also come and attend this session in person at the National Library Auditorium, free of charge. This is the second recording of it. The story is "The Mysterious Tadpole" by Steven Kellogg. This vide...
Second Language Acquisition (SLA) theorist Stephen Krashen's ideas on the power of reading for SLA27:21Second Language Acquisition (SLA) theorist Stephen Krashen's ideas on the power of reading for SLA
Second Language Acquisition (SLA) theorist Stephen Krashen's ideas on the power of reading for SLA
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This video contains Stephen Krashen's ideas taken from three articles, and one book, all speaking abuot how important free voluntary reading - or reading for pleasure - is for literacy and second language acquisition. Stephen Krashen is one of the leading theorists of Second Language Acquisition.
In Sinhala: Stephen Krashen - Access to Books and Time to Read vs Common Core Standards and Tests38:46In Sinhala: Stephen Krashen - Access to Books and Time to Read vs Common Core Standards and Tests
In Sinhala: Stephen Krashen - Access to Books and Time to Read vs Common Core Standards and Tests
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In this programme series called "Kalina Debasak"/"A Timely Conversation", we will discuss an essay or book written in English, which offers an insight into the process of learning English, or some issue connected to education in general. This time I give a Sinhala explanation to Stephen Krashen's 2013 article "Access to Books and Time to Read vs Common Core Standards and Tests" which apperared ...
The Importance of Children's Literature. The English version of the talk at the National Library33:15The Importance of Children's Literature. The English version of the talk at the National Library
The Importance of Children's Literature. The English version of the talk at the National Library
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The speech given in Sinhala at the National Library (on zoom) for the National Reading Month 2023 on 17th Octiber 2023, is here given in its English version.
The Importance of Children's Lit. - National Library Seminar Series for National Reading Month 202334:26The Importance of Children's Lit. - National Library Seminar Series for National Reading Month 2023
The Importance of Children's Lit. - National Library Seminar Series for National Reading Month 2023
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This is a repeat of a talk given on zoom organized by the National Library and Documentation Services Board on October 17, 2023.
Trilingual Readings for Children at the National Library as part of the English for Fun Project - 149:01Trilingual Readings for Children at the National Library as part of the English for Fun Project - 1
Trilingual Readings for Children at the National Library as part of the English for Fun Project - 1
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As part of the English for Fun project, I read a story and a poem in the English language every last Saturday of the month at the National Library of Sri Lanka, which is on zoom, though children can also come and attend this session in person at the National Library Auditorium, free of charge. This is the first recording of it. The story "Play with Me" is by Mary Hall Ets and the poem "Escape a...
Dr. Madhubhashini Disanayaka Ratnayake on getting to The Routledge Companion to Sinhala Fiction24:27Dr. Madhubhashini Disanayaka Ratnayake on getting to The Routledge Companion to Sinhala Fiction
Dr. Madhubhashini Disanayaka Ratnayake on getting to The Routledge Companion to Sinhala Fiction
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The Routledge Companion to Sinhala Fiction was launched at the Bandaranaike Center for International Studies on 10th July 2023. This was the vote of thanks which also showcased the large number of people who were involved in helping me acheive this goal. This also gives a glimpse as to the kind of thinking and work that made this book possible.
Dr Praba Manuratne at the launch of The Routledge Companion to Sinhala Fiction22:28Dr Praba Manuratne at the launch of The Routledge Companion to Sinhala Fiction
Dr Praba Manuratne at the launch of The Routledge Companion to Sinhala Fiction
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The Routledge Companion to Sinhala Fiction: Resistance and Reconfiguration by Madhubhashini Disanayake Ratnayake was launched at the Bandaranaike Center for International Studies on 10 July 2023. This is the speech given by the fourth and final speaker at the panel dicussion.
Professor Liyanage Amarakeerthi at the launch of the Routledge Companion to Sinhala Fiction13:47Professor Liyanage Amarakeerthi at the launch of the Routledge Companion to Sinhala Fiction
Professor Liyanage Amarakeerthi at the launch of the Routledge Companion to Sinhala Fiction
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The Routledge Companion to Sinhala Fiction: Resistance and Reconfiguration by Madhubhashini Disanayake Ratnayake was launched at the Bandaranaike Center for International Studies on 10 July 2023. This is the speech given by the third speaker at the panel dicussion.
Professor Sivamohan Sumathy at the launch of the Routledge Companion to Sinhala Fiction.15:50Professor Sivamohan Sumathy at the launch of the Routledge Companion to Sinhala Fiction.
Professor Sivamohan Sumathy at the launch of the Routledge Companion to Sinhala Fiction.
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The Routledge Companion to Sinhala Fiction: Resistance and Reconfiguration by Madhubhashini Disanayake Ratnayake was launched at the Bandaranaike Center for International Studies on 10 July 2023. This is the speech given by the second speaker at the panel dicussion.
Professor Sasanka Perera at the Panel Discussion on The Routledge Companion to Sinhala Fiction12:29Professor Sasanka Perera at the Panel Discussion on The Routledge Companion to Sinhala Fiction
Professor Sasanka Perera at the Panel Discussion on The Routledge Companion to Sinhala Fiction
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The Routledge Companion to Sinhala Fiction: Resistance and Reconfiguration by Madhubhashini Disanayake Ratnayake was launched at the Bandaranaike Center for International Studies on 10 July 2023. This is the speech given by the first speaker at the panel dicussion.
FAQ 8 - Is grammar necessary for learning a Second Language?10:49FAQ 8 - Is grammar necessary for learning a Second Language?
FAQ 8 - Is grammar necessary for learning a Second Language?
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This series is dedicated to answering some questions I am asked frequently - just my ideas on these issues. They will be carried in both SInhala and English. The eighth and last programme deals with the rather controversial issue of whether grammar is necessary for learning a Second Language.
FAQ 8 - Is grammar necessary for learning a Second Language?12:54FAQ 8 - Is grammar necessary for learning a Second Language?
FAQ 8 - Is grammar necessary for learning a Second Language?
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This series is dedicated to answering some questions I am asked frequently - just my ideas on these issues. They will be carried in both SInhala and English. The eighth and last programme deals with the rather controversial issue of whether grammar is necessary for learning a Second Language.
FAQ 7 - How do I expose myself to the English language?10:58FAQ 7 - How do I expose myself to the English language?
FAQ 7 - How do I expose myself to the English language?
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This series is dedicated to answering some questions I am asked frequently - just my ideas on these issues. They will be carried in both SInhala and English. The seventh programme deals with the important issue of providing a context for language acquisition.
FAQ 7 - How do I expose myself to the English language?10:35FAQ 7 - How do I expose myself to the English language?
FAQ 7 - How do I expose myself to the English language?
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FAQ 7 - How do I expose myself to the English language?
FAQ 6 - How do I improve my English vocabulary?11:29FAQ 6 - How do I improve my English vocabulary?
FAQ 6 - How do I improve my English vocabulary?
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FAQ 6 - How do I improve my English vocabulary?
FAQ 6 - How do I improve my English vocabulary?24:18FAQ 6 - How do I improve my English vocabulary?
FAQ 6 - How do I improve my English vocabulary?
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FAQ 6 - How do I improve my English vocabulary?
FAQ 5 - What accent should I be using when I speak?9:59FAQ 5 - What accent should I be using when I speak?
FAQ 5 - What accent should I be using when I speak?
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FAQ 5 - What accent should I be using when I speak?
FAQ 5 - What accent should I be using when I speak?8:17FAQ 5 - What accent should I be using when I speak?
FAQ 5 - What accent should I be using when I speak?
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FAQ 5 - What accent should I be using when I speak?
Kathikawa: Dr. Siri Gamage. The Global North's power over what the South considers knowledge.56:24Kathikawa: Dr. Siri Gamage. The Global North's power over what the South considers knowledge.
Kathikawa: Dr. Siri Gamage. The Global North's power over what the South considers knowledge.
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Kathikawa: Dr. Siri Gamage. The Global North's power over what the South considers knowledge.
Kathikawa: Dinali Fernando. Is there something called Sri Lankan English?56:36Kathikawa: Dinali Fernando. Is there something called Sri Lankan English?
Kathikawa: Dinali Fernando. Is there something called Sri Lankan English?
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Kathikawa: Dinali Fernando. Is there something called Sri Lankan English?
Kathikawa: Dinali Fernando. Is there something called Sri Lankan English?1:00:39Kathikawa: Dinali Fernando. Is there something called Sri Lankan English?
Kathikawa: Dinali Fernando. Is there something called Sri Lankan English?
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Kathikawa: Dinali Fernando. Is there something called Sri Lankan English?
Kathikawa: Dr. Siri Gamage. The Global North's power over what the South considers knowledge.50:17Kathikawa: Dr. Siri Gamage. The Global North's power over what the South considers knowledge.
Kathikawa: Dr. Siri Gamage. The Global North's power over what the South considers knowledge.
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Kathikawa: Dr. Siri Gamage. The Global North's power over what the South considers knowledge.
FAQ 4 - How do I overcome the fear of using English?18:59FAQ 4 - How do I overcome the fear of using English?
FAQ 4 - How do I overcome the fear of using English?
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FAQ 4 - How do I overcome the fear of using English?
FAQ 4 - How do I overcome the fear of using English?24:59FAQ 4 - How do I overcome the fear of using English?
FAQ 4 - How do I overcome the fear of using English?
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FAQ 4 - How do I overcome the fear of using English?
FAQ 3 - How can I help my child learn English if I don't speak it myself?16:22FAQ 3 - How can I help my child learn English if I don't speak it myself?
FAQ 3 - How can I help my child learn English if I don't speak it myself?
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FAQ 3 - How can I help my child learn English if I don't speak it myself?
FAQ 3 - How can I help my child learn English if I don't speak it myself?19:11FAQ 3 - How can I help my child learn English if I don't speak it myself?
FAQ 3 - How can I help my child learn English if I don't speak it myself?
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FAQ 3 - How can I help my child learn English if I don't speak it myself?
Kathikawa: Sivalingam Anusha. Sri Lankan Tamil Literature, its poltics and its translation.34:30Kathikawa: Sivalingam Anusha. Sri Lankan Tamil Literature, its poltics and its translation.
Kathikawa: Sivalingam Anusha. Sri Lankan Tamil Literature, its poltics and its translation.
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Kathikawa: Sivalingam Anusha. Sri Lankan Tamil Literature, its poltics and its translation.
Kathikawa: Sivalingam Anusha. Sri Lankan Tamil Literature, its poltics and its translation.55:40Kathikawa: Sivalingam Anusha. Sri Lankan Tamil Literature, its poltics and its translation.
Kathikawa: Sivalingam Anusha. Sri Lankan Tamil Literature, its poltics and its translation.
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Kathikawa: Sivalingam Anusha. Sri Lankan Tamil Literature, its poltics and its translation.