1-Day Switch from 'Singlish' to Standard English Course
Course Overview
This course is created, owned, and trained by its original creator, Ms. Emma Jarman-Jones. Learn from the original creator.
Communication is critical to career success. In a multi-cultural and multi-lingual Singapore, communicating effectively can sometimes be a challenge. This workshop will enable you to code switch easily between Singlish and Standard English enabling you to convey your message clearly in any situation.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:
- Identify and define the differences between Singapore English and standard English
- Recognize common Singlish phrases and be able to “code switch”
- Identify common language issues (writing and speaking) that have an impact on meaning and clarity
- Identify common pronunciation issues
- Recognize syllable stress and sentence stress patterns
Who Should Attend
This workshop is suitable for anyone who is looking to enhance their communication skills and be able to code switch between Singlish and Standard English. The course will benefit both Singaporeans as well as those new to Singapore.
Methodology
Learners are guided through the topic with a combination of group discussion, pair work, small group and whole group practice.
Course Information
Fee
SGD 530.00 (Nett)
Absentees will be charged the full course fees
Time
9:00am to 5:00pm (07 hours)
Mode
Classroom @ Hotel
(Venue may be subject to changes)
Dates
15 Aug 2024
25 Nov 2024
If you have a group of 8 or more individuals attending for the same course, you can opt for your own closed class on your preferred month, subject to trainer’s availability.
ALS reserves the right to reschedule, postpone or cancel any course, change the venue at short notice and at its absolute discretion, due to insufficient enrolment, class size, availability and circumstances outside our control.
Why Learn With Us?
Course Outline
1. Introduction
- What is “Singlish” v “Standard English”?
- When is it appropriate to use “Singlish” and/or “Standard English”?
2. Word Usage
- Commonly misused words
- Common “Singlish” expressions and the “standard English” equivalent
- Identifying common grammar / sentence structure issues
3. Pronunciation
- Commonly mispronounced words
- Improving articulation – word stress/sentence stress
- Practice
Our Dedicated Trainer - Ms. Emma Jarman-Jones
Emma has worked as an external consultant and trainer with both private and public sectors, designing, customising and delivering programs, and coaching individuals. This work includes writing, speaking, interpersonal and management skills training. She has over 20 years experience training in Singapore, as well as regionally in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam. She believes in the potential of every person and is dedicated to providing the highest quality of training that will benefit the individual, as well as the organisation.
Emma holds an MBA from Imperial College, London and a Diploma in Human Resource Development from the Singapore Institute of Management. She is also a certified Equine Learning Practitioner from the Equine Psychotherapy Institute Australia and more recently attended practitioner training in MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) at Bangor University, UK.
Qualifications
Equine Assisted Learning Practitioner, EPI Australia
MBA, Imperial College, London, UK
Bachelor of Arts, Keele University, UK
Diploma Human Resource Development, Singapore Institute of Management
Certificate in English Language Teaching, Cert TESOL, UK