Tailored Online Sinhalese / Sinhala Lessons for beginners and intermediates in London.

I had 14 lessons in the Sinhalese language with Uma. Uma was a great teacher because she understands the framework and science behind effective learning. This makes it a lot easier to progress in her lessons.

Uma also really cares about the results of her teaching and whether you actually learn with her.

She's also relaxed and isn't too pushy with her learning - which is well balanced with her genuine determination to help you learn effectively.

Overall, Uma is a patient, intelligent and focused teacher who I was very lucky to have as a teacher.

I was struggling to find a sinhalese teacher for my 2 children. Living in the UK and them being half english and half Sri Lankan we were keen for them to have a connection with Sri Lanka. We found Uma via a community Facebook page and after several conversations with her about how we wanted the children to learn we decided it was a right fit.

Uma was very clear that she wasn't a professional teacher, but she has a passion for sharing the language with others and offered a tailored lesson for our boys.

I recommend Uma as she is very committed to providing a solid understanding of the Sinhalese language to help make speaking the language easier. She is open to discussions about how the lessons are going and will tailor the lessons to your child's needs.

This is what my kids say about her:

'I like Uma because she doesn't rush'

'I think Uma's good as she teaches us the letters so we know the words'

I have found Uma's lessons really engaging and thoughtfully structured. I am a complete beginner and in the past couple of months my language has really progressed - other native Sinhalese speakers are really impressed! She has been able to tailor the lessons to my needs and I am very appreciative of the materials that she provides.