Peace Corps, Colombo (Sri Lanka). Sinhala Language Trainer's Manual

Peace Corps, Colombo (Sri Lanka). 1995. 759 pages.This guide is designed for Singhalese language training of Peace Corps workers in Sri Lanka, and reflects daily communication needs in that context. It consists of: a list of selected language topics and related language competencies；lesson plans for each topic； culture notes for each topic； and a series of reproducible masters for handouts on a variety of grammar issues. Each lesson plan includes a list of targeted language competencies and for each competency, brief dialogue(s), vocabulary list, classroom procedures, a form for teacher notes, and grammar notes. Lesson topics include： personal identification; communication with a host fami1y； classroom orientation； social life and social behavior; food； health； clothing； shopping； giving and getting directions； transportation； communication services； and discussing work. Illustrations and visual aids are included throughout the materials.