Founder – Nuwan De Alwis

Who Is Nuwan De Alwis?

Nuwan De Alwis is a Sri Lankan adult English specialist, professional communication trainer, interview coach, and the founder of OnlineEnglish.lk. With over 16 years of experience, he has trained thousands of adults, job seekers, and professionals to speak confidently, communicate clearly, and succeed in their careers.

Created by Nuwan De Alwis, English communication trainer since 2008.

16+ Years Experience

Pioneer of Online English in Sri Lanka (since 2008)

Creator of the “Express Your Thoughts in English” Method

Adult & Professional English Specialist

Early Life & Education

Studied at Richmond College, Galle, from Grade 1

Known for creativity, innovation, and problem-solving

Strong foundation in English-medium professional subjects

Developed an early interest in helping adults understand complex ideas easily

The Inventor Mindset

A Sri Lankan Inventor Who Solves Problems

Before teaching English, Nuwan worked as a Sri Lankan inventor

He created technical solutions for problems people faced

This mindset of “identify problem → create solution” became the foundation of his English method

The Moment Everything Changed

While teaching professional subjects in English medium, Nuwan noticed a powerful pattern

Adults understood English

But could not express their thoughts

Grammar disappeared when speaking

Fear and confusion blocked expression

This was a national communication problem, not a language problem.

Breakout Quote:
“Sri Lankans don’t struggle with understanding English — they struggle with expressing their thoughts.”

This led him to create a new solution.

The “Express Your Thoughts in English” Method

Nuwan invented a practical, powerful speaking system:

Story-based learning

Expressing ideas clearly

Real-time mistake correction

Grammar applied while speaking

Building confidence step-by-step

He speaks with the student, listens, identifies errors instantly, and fixes them through guided speaking.

Highlight:
This method transformed adults in weeks, not months.

From Teacher to Specialist — How It Started

When students saw results, they said:

“Sir, please teach us English — your method works for us.”

They pushed him into a new path.

In 2008, Nuwan began teaching English online through:

Skype

Phone calls

No online classes existed

No platforms offered adult English

Remote English teaching was unheard of in Sri Lanka

Nuwan became:

Among the early pioneers of online English training for adults in Sri Lanka.

His classes quickly became popular islandwide.

Creating Sri Lanka’s First Online English Platform

From Single Trainer → Complete English Academy

In 2026, OnlineEnglish.lk expanded into a full English academy offering programs for:

These programs are taught by specialized trainers, while Nuwan remains the expert for adult and professional communication.

Nuwan’s Current Specializations Show this in a 2-column grid:

Adult Spoken English

Practical Grammar for Speaking

Professional & Workplace English

English for IT, Engineering, Medical, Hospitality, Supply Chain, Sales

Local & Foreign Interview Skills Training

Leadership & Business Communication

Corporate English Training

One-to-One Speaking Coaching

Note:
Nuwan does NOT conduct Kids, School, IELTS, OET, PTE classes — these are handled by trained specialists.

Nuwan’s Communication Philosophy Bullet points:

A Trainer Who Changed Thousands of Lives List

A Personal Message From the Founder

“Sri Lankans are talented and capable.
They do not lack English knowledge — they struggle with expression.
My mission is to help every adult communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally.”

Call to Action

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