Singlish is crude precisely because it’s rooted in Singapore’s unglamorous past. This is a nation built from the sweat of uncultured immigrants who arrived 100 years ago to bust their asses in ...

"30th got school meh it's a Sunday leh." If we asked an average American what this online message means and what they can discern about its author, they would likely be baffled.

In a country where English is one of four official languages, spoken by 80 percent of the population, I find I still need a dictionary in Singapore.

Speak like a local by using 'alamak' or 'walau' to express your surprise or shock, and more fun insights from this report. A survey of 1,500 residents of Singapore has uncovered the most popular ...

Rabak sia! This quintessential Singlish phrase is a favourite among Singaporeans, used to describe anything that's out of control, from work havoc to the scorching weather this month. If you're a ...

Debate the Dos and Don’ts of Singlish. While Singlish is undeniably fun, it’s also important to teach your child when and ...

As I grew more accustomed to Singlish this summer, language proved to be an outlet for connection between me and relatives I hadn’t seen in years, as well as the team I worked with during my ...

Birchy then described Singapore as "nice", "civilised" and "fun". "So me doing a Singaporean accent, no, it's not casual racism, you clown," he said. "It's just me appreciating this place ...

The word "can" has two different meanings in Singapore's local creole, Singlish. "Singlish doesn't really differentiate between 'can' and 'may,'" said a Singlish guidebook author. The author, Gwee ...

This little episode reminded me of what I love most about Singlish: its sheer fluidity and scope for eclectic new expressions. The older generation of Singaporeans came up with colourful phrases, like ...