...Singlish is an English-based creole used in Singapore. According to the 2000 census, which does not distinguish between Singlish and English, "English" is the lingua franca of Singapore and 71% of Singaporeans are literate in the language.Singapore Census of Population, 2000, Advance Data Release No.3, "Literacy and Language" [http://www.singstat.gov.sg/pubn/papers/people/c2000adr-literacy.pdf], Sec. 2. However, well-educated Singaporeans are able to code-switch between Singlish and standard English. Read full entry
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What books do Singapore's I really need know the books
used in Singapore's english
courses.
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They should use New Headway. P/s note there are various levels with this Text book. Best Wishes |
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Good Language school to study Can anyone recommend me a
good, and preferrably cheap
language school to study
English in Singapore? I
understand the requirements of
getting a student pass, just
need to know which school is
good and not expensive.
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Try these links: http://www.languageschoolsguid e.com/Singapore.cfm http://www.esl-guide.com/dir/s ingapore/index.html http://www.learn4good.com/grea t_schools/schools_singapore.ht m http://www.geos-oceania.com/ http://www.languagecourse.net/ schools--singapore.php3 |
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how can an adult obtain a an adult who is a foreigner in
singapore (not PR) and has
limited ability to speak
english. Are there training
courses she can take?
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The Basic Education for Skills Training (BEST) programme allows you to upgrade your basic education in English Language up to PSLE level. It will qualify you for further education and training and also enables you to speak better at work. |
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