Events
Virtual English Day
“Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.”
On the 14th of November 2022, the Department of English Language Teaching, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, hosted a vibrant Online English Day specially organized for the first-year students. Conducted under the ELTA-ELSE Faculty Development AHEAD Project, the event served as a meaningful platform for young undergraduates to celebrate, explore, and enhance their command of the English language.
The session was led by the distinguished Mr. Sivanoo Sivayesunesan, an expert in the field of English Language Teaching with an illustrious career spanning over 28 years at SUSL. With his extensive experience and dynamic facilitation style, Mr. Sivayesunesan engaged participants in an array of activities that encouraged creativity, confidence, and collaboration in English usage.
From interactive discussions and language games to thought-provoking reflections, the Online English Day was not just an event—it was an experience. It fostered a spirit of curiosity and joy in learning English, helping students recognize the value of language as a lifelong tool for academic and personal growth.
Held via Zoom from 9.00 AM onwards, the event brought together freshers in a digital space where they could connect, communicate, and grow as confident English users—reaffirming that language learning is not just a subject, but a journey worth embracing with enthusiasm and purpose
Virtual English Camp
Let’s Use English Without Fear!
On the 13th of March 2022, the Department of English Language Teaching at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka organized a Virtual English Camp exclusively for the second-year batch under the ELTA-ELSE Faculty Development AHEAD Project. This engaging session, held from 8.00 AM to 11.00 AM via Zoom, aimed to empower students to overcome their hesitation in using English and to build confidence in real-time communication.
The camp was conducted by Dr. M.D.N.M.U. Mahawattha, a distinguished Senior Lecturer in English from the Department of Marketing Management. With over 20 years of experience in English Language Teaching across the Sri Lankan education system, Dr. Mahawattha brought invaluable insights, practical strategies, and a compassionate teaching style that resonated deeply with students.
Through interactive tasks, motivational guidance, and real-life language activities, the session encouraged learners to embrace English not just as a subject, but as a living, breathing medium of self-expression. It marked a significant step in creating a learner-centered atmosphere that celebrates effort over perfection and promotes fearless use of English in academic and professional spaces.
The Virtual English Camp was a meaningful initiative in fostering linguistic confidence, breaking barriers of fear, and paving the way for effective communication among undergraduates.
Virtual English Camp
“Let’s Use English Without Fear!”
The Department of English Language Teaching of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka organized a Virtual English Camp on the 28th of December 2021, as part of the ELTA–ELSE Faculty Development AHEAD Project. This inspiring event was specially designed for the first-year undergraduate batch and was held online via Zoom from 8.00 AM to 11.00 AM.
The session was conducted by Mrs. J.M.B.K. Jayasekera, a seasoned Lecturer in English Language Teaching from the University of Peradeniya. With over 20 years of experience in the Sri Lankan education system, Mrs. Jayasekera brought both warmth and wisdom to the session, guiding students with practical strategies and interactive activities to overcome their fear of using English.
The theme, "Let’s Use English Without Fear!", reflected the session’s key objective: to create a safe, supportive space for students to practice English with confidence. The camp featured a variety of engaging segments that encouraged participants to speak, collaborate, and express themselves freely in English—building both language skills and self-assurance.
The Virtual English Camp was a memorable experience for all participants, reinforcing the idea that language learning is most effective when approached with courage, creativity, and a willingness to engage.
