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The In-between Space - අතරමැදියාව
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Dr. Madhubhashini Disanayaka Ratnayake's bilingual channel for teaching English.
ආචාර්ය මධුභාෂිණි දිසානායක රත්නායක ඉංග්රීසි ඉගැන්වීම සඳහා මෙහෙයවන ද්වි-භාෂික චැනලය.
Schedule:
Monthly Programmes
Starting with the first Sunday of the month, airing at 9 a.m.
1. Aruthak/A definition:
A simple explanation of a complex word (in Sinhala and English)
2. Panhinda/The Quill
A translated Sinhala short story read out in both Sinhala and English
3. Kathikawa/Dialogue
A conversation with a writer/artist/academic about an issue related to English (in Sinhala and English)
4. Kalina Debasak/A Timely Conversation
Discussion of a significant article/book in English in simple Sinhala, sometimes followed by a discussion with the writer.
Weekly Programmes
• Wednesday at 8 am - Language Lessons - Grammar through Literature
• Saturday at 9 am - Dwibhashanaya/ The Twice Edged: English poetry/a novella in translation
• Saturday at 12 pm - An English novel in translation: a serialized reading
ආචාර්ය මධුභාෂිණි දිසානායක රත්නායක ඉංග්රීසි ඉගැන්වීම සඳහා මෙහෙයවන ද්වි-භාෂික චැනලය.
Schedule:
Monthly Programmes
Starting with the first Sunday of the month, airing at 9 a.m.
1. Aruthak/A definition:
A simple explanation of a complex word (in Sinhala and English)
2. Panhinda/The Quill
A translated Sinhala short story read out in both Sinhala and English
3. Kathikawa/Dialogue
A conversation with a writer/artist/academic about an issue related to English (in Sinhala and English)
4. Kalina Debasak/A Timely Conversation
Discussion of a significant article/book in English in simple Sinhala, sometimes followed by a discussion with the writer.
Weekly Programmes
• Wednesday at 8 am - Language Lessons - Grammar through Literature
• Saturday at 9 am - Dwibhashanaya/ The Twice Edged: English poetry/a novella in translation
• Saturday at 12 pm - An English novel in translation: a serialized reading
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 - 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 SLA
Просмотров 30910 месяцев назад
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 Tests
Просмотров 26310 месяцев назад
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 Library
Просмотров 42110 месяцев назад
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 2023
Просмотров 25010 месяцев назад
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 - 1
Просмотров 12310 месяцев назад
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 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 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 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.
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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 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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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FAQ 7 - How do I expose myself to the English language?
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?
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FAQ 6 - How do I improve my English vocabulary?
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?
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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.
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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?
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Kathikawa: 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.
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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.
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Kathikawa: Sivalingam Anusha. Sri Lankan Tamil Literature, its poltics and its translation.