Why the Singlish of our grandparents is fading away
The evolution of Singlish may simply reflect how Singapore itself is changing.
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For much of Singapore’s history, Singlish has helped Singaporeans communicate across ethnic and linguistic boundaries, says the writer.
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Tan Ying Ying
According to a new study by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), more people in Singapore use Singlish more frequently in everyday life, including at work, with a good majority of young Singaporeans claiming that they speak it well.
It seems paradoxical then that I am suggesting that Singlish is disappearing.