THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEAM

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28'th September 2000.

Dr. Padma Thilakarathna

Head of the Department of English,

University Of Kelaniya,

Kelaniya.

Dear Dr. Thilakarathna,

An article titled "English language: Breaking the Elitist barrier" published in the "Sunday Times" of 17th September 2000 has inspired me to write, with a view of sharing the sentimets expressed by you in the said article.

Tumults of joy and exuberance pravaits at this moment of writing, that a successful National Confferenc of English teachers have marked the formation of the "Sri Lanka English Language Teachers Association" (SLELTA), making an entry into the global network of English Language Teachers

Our Institution is one totally committed to the teaching of the English language. English is the powerful language of resistance, the dialect of common sence, the speech of the proud and melancholy races and of all who aspire, the races tongue to express - growth, freedom,, justice, equality, amplitude, prudence and courage in mentioning a few at random. Briefly, the English Language is the one medium that will well nigh express the inexpressible, whilst preserving a heritage of tow centimes long and five continents wide.

We would be very happy to be associated with SLELTA in all areas of your commitment to the teaching of the English Language, and would welcome my views; or comments in this respect whilst fairthfully keeping us informed of your progress in achieving your goal.

We wish SLELTA all success.

With warm regards

Yours sincerely,

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E. A. Gomez

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J.B. Dassanayake B.A.Hon's-English, K.P. Jayathilaka - Dip.English,,Stuart Mclean- Dpi-Th. B-Th M-Th. – Toronto University B.C.F Arulrajah-Dip. English E.A. Gomez Journalists.
