Essays about: "Speak Good English Movement"

Found 1 essay containing the words Speak Good English Movement.

  1. 1. Speak Good English Movement in Singapore : Reactions in Social and Traditional Media

    University essay from Engelska

    Author : Lari-Valtteri Suhonen; [2011]
    Keywords : Sociolinguistics; Singapore; Speak Good English Movement; Twitter; Facebook; Social Media; Traditional Media; The Straits Times; Standard English; Singlish; Singaporean Colloquial English;

    Abstract : The first Speak Good English Movement, SGEM, took place in 2000, and has been organized annually ever since. Speaking a “standard” form of English is considered to bring increased personal power. However, the SGEM wants the Singaporeans to use “standard” English in their private life as well. READ MORE