Singlish is an informal, colloquial form of English that is used in Singapore. Linguists refer to it as Singapore Colloquial English or Singapore English.
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In the Indian community, most Singaporeans of Indian descent speak either English or a South Asian language. The English language is now the most popular medium ...
Singlish (a portmanteau of Singapore and English); formally known as Colloquial Singaporean English, is an English-based creole language originating in ...
Singapore English is a dialect of the English language that is used in Singapore, a lingua franca influenced by Chinese and Malay.
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Posted: Mar 27, 2016
Posted: Mar 27, 2016
Since Singapore became an independent Republic in 1965, the use of English has increased still further. For many Singaporeans, English is the main language.
First, however, it is valuable to consider the linguistic situations within Singapore and Malaysia. Singapore English is inevitably influenced by the other ...
May 2, 2016 · Though Singlish is prevalent all over Singapore, it operates on a spectrum dependent upon the circumstances, making it even harder to trace down ...
Sep 28, 2023 · English is one of the official languages of Singapore, along with Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil. The reasons why English is widely spoken in ...
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Posted: Apr 14, 2023
Posted: Apr 14, 2023