As you have heard by now a newly announced junior college (JC) has caused much public interest online. ‘Eunoia Junior College’. But how do you pronounce it? 1. you-know-ah 2. you-noy-uh 3. you-noh-iea The firm favourite is number 2. you-noy-uh. Which can also be used on people when you find them annoying. Names can have different...
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The State of English in Singapore from an international perspective
Should you improve your command of English or learn more languages? Alex talked with Kai, Vernon, Kevin, and myself last month, for the Limpeh Is Foreign Talent V-log series. We had a very interesting, open and unscripted discussion on many topics related to: Singlish, accents, languages, and pronunciation. Featuring Kai – Linguist, Polyglot, Language Guru (Finland)...
12.5 Reasons to Celebrate Living in Singapore
I have now Lived in Singapore Exactly 12.5 Years I’ve lived in Singapore for one quarter of the 50 years of its independence. The outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in Singapore began in February 2003, good timing, but this did not deter me. In Singapore I found my true love, Bevlyn… and a strange fascination with Rambutans....
Singapore Passport: 5th Powderful Passport to Travel With
The World’s Most Powerful Passports (Singapore up one place from 2013) 2014 According to the Henley & Partners Visa Restrictions Index, Singapore is in joint 5th place in terms of having visa-free access internationally. This placement is along side Switzerland as countries who enjoy access to 167 countries without the need for a visa. 2013
No ‘Th’ sound in Ireland or Singapore. Dester problem.
In Standard English, ‘th’ is pronounced and formed with the tip of the tongue touching the top row of teeth. It is known as a voiceless or voiced dental fricative (IPA θ or ð). However, in many places, there is a noticeable tendency for this sound to change. – USA (New York City, Chicago, and Philadelphia), this sound...
British vs American vs Singapore English
There are many British words which are different to American words. For example: A lorry is a slimmer truck. A lift is an elevator. A fortnight is two weeks. A chemist is a person who works in a drugstore. A dual carriageway is a freeway. Here’s a list of various British words and expressions together...
22 Words with British and American Pronunciations that may Confuse you
British English vs. American English: Pronunciation I have documented many mispronounced words, however this entry concentrates on words you are probably saying correctly, as there are two ways to say them. “How should we pronounce these words in Singapore” Most of the words have either a British (BrE) pronunciation or an American (AmE) pronunciation. In Singapore there...
Proof that Karung guni Originates from U.K.
karang guni / kah-rahng goo-nee, ˈkɑrɑŋ ˈɡuniː The modern day ‘rag and bone man’ of Singapore is called the “Karung guni” man/woman. They can be seen visiting residences door-to-door collecting old newspapers and discarded electrical appliances. The karung guni industry is very profitable due to the dense urban nature of Singapore. The term “Karung guni” comes...
Words You Are Using Incorrectly in Singapore
For some English words, used in Singapore, the usage has been skewed because of the translation from Mandarin. Our top three favourites, from the list above, would have to be; help, keep and follow. Help help – The casual phrase “can you help me buy…” or “can you help post these letters” would seem a little...
Protected Place
Another iconic sign, and another personal favourite. PROTECTED AREAS AND PROTECTED PLACES ACT (CHAPTER 256) Special powers in protected areas and protected places 9. Any person who attempts to enter or who is in a protected area or a protected place and who fails to stop after being challenged 3 times by an authorised officer...
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