Standard Singapore English
Standard Singapore English is the way people in Singapore talk that is accepted as being "correct" and "proper" for things like business, education, and formal situations. It's like following the rules your teacher gives you for how to read or write, but for speaking.
So just like how you have to learn how to spell and use punctuation marks when you write, there are certain "rules" about how to speak if you want to use Standard Singapore English. These rules might include things like pronouncing your words clearly and using grammar correctly - like saying "I am" instead of "I is".
Sometimes people might speak differently in their own homes or with their friends, but when it's time to be professional or speak to people they don't know well, they will use Standard Singapore English. It's like having a special way of speaking that everyone can understand and respect!
So just like how you have to learn how to spell and use punctuation marks when you write, there are certain "rules" about how to speak if you want to use Standard Singapore English. These rules might include things like pronouncing your words clearly and using grammar correctly - like saying "I am" instead of "I is".
Sometimes people might speak differently in their own homes or with their friends, but when it's time to be professional or speak to people they don't know well, they will use Standard Singapore English. It's like having a special way of speaking that everyone can understand and respect!