Barriers Faced
In rural Sri Lankan villages, many children are shy to speak English even when they understand it. Cultural hesitation and fear of “wrong answers” keep them quiet.

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What We Do

• Roleplay and guided reading sessions
   

• Encourage mistakes as part of learning
   

• Connect language to their environment (animals, foods, festivals)
   

A Breakthrough Moment
During one session, a student described Vesak Festival in English for the first time—eyes wide, voice clear, and smiling.

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Why It Works
We create space for students to be heard, not just corrected.