LeongSam must raise standard of English in SBF or shut down: LKY

[kingrant]

[h=1]English language standards here must be raised: Lee Kuan Yew[/h]

Published on Sep 7, 2011​

By Sandra Davie
The emphasis on learning English as well as the mother tongue languages has given Singapore a headstart in relation to its neighbours.
But former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, who was speaking to some 1,200 educators and English Language experts gathered at the launch of the English Language Institute of Singapore, cautioned that this edge would not last forever as others in the region play catch up.
To stay ahead and ensure that Singaporeans can hold their own internationally, Mr Lee said English standards here must be raised further.
He said: 'Communication skills are one of the most important competencies needed in the 21st century workforce. If one is to succeed, he or she will need a mastery of English because it is the language of business, science, diplomacy and academia.'

 

[tonychat]

you also have a head start in screwing sinkie's ass. So what if sinkie can speak english and know mother tongue. any MNC at world stage by sinkies? NO!!!!!

Look at japanese and french, they dun speak english well but they win at world stage. It is not about the language, it is about behavior and attitude. sinkies' attitude and behavior cannot make it. Face it.. that is the Hard Sinkie Truth!!!

 

[Confuseous]

He had better start with Zorro Lim Shit Say and then we can talk.

Who else, among the MIWs needs Engrish lessons from LKY?

 

[Ash007]

What about that TIn Tin ?

He had better start with Zorro Lim Shit Say and then we can talk.

Who else, among the MIWs needs Engrish lessons from LKY?

 

[Windsor]

LKY should walk the talk and ensure Singapore have leaders that can speak and write good English! Since he was the one who gave the premiership to Woody Goh, it has gone downhill since then. Lim Swee Suay is a prime example of how far downhill Singapore has gone if he can tolerate the "cheaperer, fasterer and betterer," kind of English.

 

[Cruxx]

you also have a head start in screwing sinkie's ass. So what if sinkie can speak english and know mother tongue. any MNC at world stage by sinkies? NO!!!!!

Look at japanese and french, they dun speak english well but they win at world stage. It is not about the language, it is about behavior and attitude. sinkies' attitude and behavior cannot make it. Face it.. that is the Hard Sinkie Truth!!!

Sinkies need English to suck up to FTs. If don't prostitute themselves to foreigners, how can they survive? You can't compare Sinkies with Japs and French. The French and Japs have creativity, unlike Sinkies. Sinkieland is built on prostitution. Sinkie peasants prostitute to the schools. Schools prostitute to MOE. MOE prostitute to PAP. PAP prostitute to Mckinsey and Co and their own western-educated scholars. Sinkieland = prostitution hub.

 

[Watchman]

Wah ! Sure our standard is ... just like our ministers .