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Commentary: Singlish is so much more than ‘broken English’

 06/11/2025 2 Views
Commentary: Singlish is so much more than ‘broken English’


First, retire the tired “good vs broken” narrative.

A community workshop participant once told me “My English not good one, you don’t mind ah?” – then spoke articulately and confidently. Her apology shows how deep our linguistic insecurity runs. We must stop judging language by native norms and start valuing clarity and contextual awareness.

Second, teach about Singlish, not against it.

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