Spoken by over 20 million people world-wide, Sinhalese (also known as Sinhala) is the language of the Sinhalese people, the largest ethnic group in Sri Lanka. Sinhalese, the most used language of the two languages in Sri Lanka, belongs to the Brahmic family of Languages. This unique, two-part resource provides travellers to Sri Lanka with the tools they need to communicate in Sinhalese and experience the country fully. The bilingual dictionary has a concise vocabulary for daily use, and the phrasebook allows instant communication, from dining out to finding a hotel. Ideal for business-poeples, travellers and students. Features: 4,000 dictionary entries; Phonetics that are intuitive for English speakers; Essential phrases on topics such as transportation, dining out and business; Concise grammar and pronunciation sections.