Explained in your language
Every rule is explained in Sinhala or Tamil, so you understand why, not just what.
Learn English the fun way, with Dilu.
Short, playful lessons explained in Sinhala and Tamil, with a friendly tutor who listens when you speak.
- Taught in Sinhala and Tamil
- For every age
- Coming soon to iPhone and Android
Hello!
1Level 1
Try a real lesson
Three quick questions, just like in the app. A wrong answer is fine: Dilu gives you a hint in your language.
- Pictures, word order and grammar
- Hints in Sinhala or Tamil
- No penalties, ever
2 in a rowDemo
Which one is the apple?
Tap the picture
She to school every day.
Lesson complete!
That is exactly how a lesson in Pahana feels.
XP earned+60
First try3/3
Best streak3
Nice!Dilu's tail is glowing.
2Level 2
Talk with Dilu
In the app, Dilu listens when you speak and helps you say it better. This demo is scripted: nothing is recorded and no microphone is used.
- A pronunciation score for every reply
- Word-by-word marks
- Grammar notes in your language
Voice practiceDemo, scripted
Ready when you are
How the call works
- Dilu asks you a simple question.
- Pick a reply and say it out loud.
- Dilu helps you fix small mistakes, kindly.
Tap a reply to say it
3Level 3
Your own path
Pahana builds a plan around you. Choose a learner to see how the first lessons change.
What you get
Everything a learner needs, and nothing that gets in the way.
Real speaking practice
Talk with Dilu, a voice tutor that listens and gives gentle notes on how you sound.
A plan made for you
Your goals, your level and your time decide what comes next.
Streaks and rewards
Earn XP, keep your streak and watch Dilu's tail glow when you get it right.
For every age
A picture-first child mode, a standard mode and a large-type mode for easy reading.
Learn offline
Download lessons and keep learning on the bus, in the village or anywhere without signal.
One app, made for every age
Switch the middle screen to see how Pahana changes for a child, an adult and a grandparent.
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5
Which one is the apple?
ඇපල් එක මොකක්ද?
Tap the picture
Check
Nice! Appleඇපල් = apple
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Fruit wordsListen
StartToday's lessonGreetings at the marketLesson 3 of 5 · 8 minStart
LargeTodayPhone calls with family5 min, at your own paceStartListen first
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Progress
Level 4320 XP to Level 5
This week185 XP
4 day streak
Bronze league5th of 20
Top 7 move upFirst lessonFirst conversation3-day streakWeek of practice
Words and pictures together, with short notes in Sinhala or Tamil.
Concept screens. The app is in development.
Your reward
Level up! You are ready for Pahana.
Pahana is coming soon to the App Store and Google Play. Leave your email and we will tell you on launch day.
Questions
Still curious? Here is what people ask most.
Yes, Pahana is free to start. You can try the lessons and practise with Dilu without paying. If we add paid extras later, we will explain them clearly first.
English comes first, with explanations in Sinhala and Tamil. More languages will come later.
Yes. You can download lessons to your phone and use them offline. Your progress updates when you are back online.
Pahana is made for every age. There is a child mode with pictures and big buttons, and a large-type mode that is easy to read.
The launch date will be announced soon. Leave your email above and we will tell you the day it is ready.