English Education in Sri Lanka
Posted in Sri Lanka, 2 years, 9 months agoThursday was my first full day of teaching at the school. In two days at the Rohana Special School, I’ve just about learned all there is to know about English education for the deaf in Sri Lanka.
Despite my limited (but not for long!) fluency in Sinhala Sign Language, my inability to read or speak […]
International Day of the Deaf
Posted in Sri Lanka, 2 years, 9 months agoDid you know that yesterday was the International Day of the Deaf? I think it’s shameful that it’s such a non-holiday in America’s deaf community.
So yesterday, I was introduced to the deaf community living in Sri Lanka’s southern province (although most were from the greater Matara area). I’ve already been to the school a couple […]
Lanka Ashok Leyland
Posted in Sri Lanka, 2 years, 9 months agoWell, duh. Ayubowan doesn’t just mean good-bye. It also means hello, blessings, and all sorts of nice pleasantries. You say it while bowing a little and putting your hands together as in prayer.
But don’t get the idea that people are ayubowaning each other all throughout Sri Lanka. No one has greeted me in this […]
The Lion City
Posted in Singapore, 2 years, 9 months ago(Again, writing from the iConnect lounge in Singapore Changi Airport)
I gotta make this one quick, because I’ve got a 8:15 shoulder massage and shower appointment. Trust me, I need it. I know I’m staying at the Hilton tonight (for just one night, people!), but still, I want it now and not seven hours and an […]
