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
04
Retro Party and other Random Stuff
It seems that my school’s grad night this year is going to have a theme – retro. I can’t decide if I should be sporting and dress the part or just ignore it, as I know some teachers might. I don’t think I have anything retro in my cupboards. Sigh. Just finished watching the Arsenal… Continue reading »
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 »
Sep
14
An Addendum
Today, my colleague showed me a composition that managed to use the words peripatetic, acquiesce and repudiate (among others). Sigh.
Sep
12
Six Lives
So, someone asked me about what I thought of the SGEM’s online drama, Six Lives. Since I’ve read all the 3 episodes up so far, I figured I would note down my thoughts on it. It appears to be an interesting concept. I was somewhat intrigued by the first two episodes but I felt the… Continue reading »