Should Singlish Be Banned
Singlish has become the word of the tongue in Singapore. Walk along any street in Singapore, it is inevitable that you will hear somebody speaking Singlish. Singlish, being one local function of Singapore, is a language compromising of English-based language mixed with Chinese dialects also was a few Malay. It has unmistakably brought some unfavorable effect on the process of speaking Basic English in Singapore, however, I do not think banning it is required now.
First of all, Singlish has already end up being a hallmark of Singapore.
It is currently treated as a national identity of Singapore having actually been used for many lots of years. Besides, Singlish, being an unique mix of English and dialects, is a special language discovered in Singapore, and only Singapore. Singlish has already has its roots deep in Singpore. Who are we to remove this nationwide identity and restriction Singlish? In addition to this, other countries likewise have their variations of English just like Singlish.
Singlish is likewise utilized typically for casual chats. It feels more intimate and it is something closer to our hearts by some turn of cultural evolution. Take a look at MSN talks or SMS(es) in specific. Singlish is used so often in these mediums even if it is a simpler way of communication. Therefore, we must not break this medium of communication by banning using Singlish.
In addition, it would be extremely difficult to ban the use of Singlish in Singapore. Being an endemic language that has developed for decades, Singlish has deeply rooted in Singapore. In Singapore people from different occupations all use Singlish. Stall owners use Singlish to communicate with customers, workers, students and even teachers tend to use Singlish. Since such a high proportion of citizens has got used to this language, it will not be a piece of cake to restrict them from using it. Force through an unwelcome policy will only bring disasters. Thus, it is never easy to ban Singlish without causing other problems.
On the flipside, people worry about how Singlish affects the way Singaporeans communicate. It is often argued the Singlish causes Singapore’s standard of English to drop. Since Singapore is an international country, we must know how to communicate well with people from other countries, and Singlish is preventing us from doing so. However, this is not the case for most people. As long as we exercise control over when to and when not to use Singlish. One obviously knows it is only right to speak proper English in a business meeting, and speak Singlish only when communicating with friends. Therefore, Singlish would not affect Singaporeans’ communication with people from other countries as long as we know how to exercise control of when to use Singlish.
In conclusion, Singlish should not be banned in Singapore. This is because Singlish is an effective way of communication among Singaporeans and it serves as a national identity to Singaporeans.
