because he is clearly an idiot (to put it nicely).
May
15
Gender and Colour
Found this on the xkcd blog (linked to by When Fangirls Attack). In brief, the guy who does the xkcd comics did a colour survey in which people were asked to name colours they see on the screen. The findings are quite interesting, especially this part about the most popular colour names by gender. Also,… Continue reading »
Apr
15
Yes, let’s annoy me (or not)
All taken from mini-Singlish debate on Mr Wang’s blog: Quotes are all under the fold.
Dec
08
Bilingual Education
I suppose it’s time for a more serious post and also, I’ve been thinking of writing something about this for some time, if only so that I can organise my thoughts about this issue. Bilingual education has fascinated me since I took a course in it in the University of Melbourne. And there has been… Continue reading »
Oct
24
Gerunds and Random Nonsense
Do you know what they are? Because Singlish guys from sixlives does. I had to look it up. So thank you sixlives for improving my English (not really). Yes, I’m reading the not-very-exciting sixlives blog again when I should really be doing work. Or having dinner. Or watching the much superior Law and Order. Heck,… Continue reading »
Oct
11
The Language Elite
Disclaimer: This is my little rant on those who like to pick on other people’s English. I used to act like this and sometimes still do. Perils of the job? However, I think that it is a nasty habit and one that I need to work on. You know, being able to speak good English… Continue reading »
Oct
07
SGEM thoughts
And now for a more serious post which is probably lacking in organisation and maybe, coherency. [I am writing this based on my memory of what I have learnt over my years in NUS and after. My facts / ideas / concepts may be completely inaccurate but seeing that (a) this is my personal journal,… Continue reading »
Oct
02
Obligation
I feel obliged to blog about the whole Singlish/Spoken English debate that is going on now. Too lazy. Rather watch TV. Exam scripts are in. There really isn’t anything to add that hasn’t been said before.
Sep
29
The Great Singapore English Debate
… and it has started on the pages of the ST Forum again. Going to collect them all!
Sep
27
Similes? Really?
Warning: Completely random and disorganised thoughts on Six Lives, that SGEM soap opera. Because the best way to a man’s heart is to improve their English. Oh Six Lives. Are there really people like you out there? Now that they have added Norman, it looks like they are planning to pair everyone up. Why? Maybe… Continue reading »