Exploring local English

Standard Sri Lankan English and English teaching in the context of Standard International English :

I have been following with interest the recent debates about ‘Sri Lankan English’ and ‘Speaking English our way’ that have appeared in the newspapers and on the web.

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The Morning Inspection

There are wells even in the desert, thankfully

Today (as I write), June 30, I am thinking of deserts. And wells. Deserts and wells mark this day on account of two notes sent to me, the first a quote and the other a speech, the first a timeless love story and the second a signal to two murderous governments and a most ‘natural’ death.

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PARALLEL Perspectives

Obama punishes “politicking” US General deemed meddlesome

The virulently hostile attitude indicative of disrespect for accepted legal standards meant to prevent militaristic interference in civilian affairs prompted Sri Lanka’s action. That deserved candid recognition by the Western democracies as was shown instantaneously towards Obama doctrine.

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