1-Day Switch from "Singlish" to Standard English Course In Singapore

Code-switch seamlessly between "Singlish" and standard English for clear communication in diverse situations

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Switch from "Singlish" to Standard English Course Overview

Course Description

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.

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, learners are 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 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

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This course is not subsidised and non claimable using SkillsFuture credit.

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S$530.00 (Nett)

Inclusive of lunch and 02 coffee breaks with snack items.

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1 day, 9:00am – 5:00pm
(7 hrs, exclude lunch break)

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