Mad about Singlish

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Saturday, 30 January 2010 | 10 am - 12 pm | Possibility Room, Level 5, National Library Building | Speakers: Kirpal Singh & Jack Tsen-Ta Lee | Organised By: National Library Singapore

Uniquely Singaporean, Singlish is the product of English mixed with a variety of multi-cultural languages that this nation has to offer. Facing the battleground from years of debate whether the use of Singlish should be allowed on a daily basis, Mad About Singlish will unveil this controversy and get Singaporeans talking in their preferred English, literally!

The programme aims to uncover the origins of Singlish and development of English usage in Singapore. It will also provide perspectives from locals supporting their arguments why they think Singlish should be allowed to be used in daily conversations and continue with a discussion on whether Singlish has its place in Singapore.

Due to limited seats, registration is required and can be made via http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg.