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S1E7: Standard English vs Singlish: Is the lingual tug-of-war over?
The kind of English we speak in Singapore has long been a discussion point.
Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah explores contemporary societal choices and youth perspectives.
Throwback to 1999 when then-Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong urged Singaporeans to start using standard English instead of Singlish. These days though, we fiercely defend our use of Singlish and embrace the Singaporean accent, even as we continue to advocate for a strong standard English foundation.
How did we get here and what changed in our quest to speak good English?
I pose this question to recent…
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