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English VS Singlish. “laa..”. “hor..”. “meh..”. “arr..”. English vs Singlish. When returning a call …. English: Hello, this is Miss Tan. Did you call me just now?. Singlish: Hello, who call ah?. When someone is blocking your way…. English : Excuse me. Singlish : Excuse! Excuse!.
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“laa..” “hor..” “meh..” “arr..”
English: Hello, this is Miss Tan. Did you call me just now? Singlish: Hello, who call ah?
English: Excuse me. Singlish: Excuse! Excuse!
English: I don’t remember you returning my eraser Singlish: Got meh!
When you want to tell the teacher that you have finished your work…
English: Teacher, I have finished my work. Singlish: Cher, finish!
English: Teacher, may I go to the washroom, please? Singlish: Cher, can go toilet?
English: Yes, I can. Singlish: Can, can.
Using ‘May’ vs Using ‘Can’
Using ‘May’ • To ask for approval or permission before carrying out something
Example: “May I sit here?” “ May I go to the toilet, please?”
Using ‘Can’ • To show that you can do or perform something
Example: “I can jump and run.” “ I can juggle three balls at the same time.”
When going to the washroom: a) Cher, go toilet? b) Teacher, may I go to the toilet, please? b) Teacher, may I go to the toilet, please? c) Teacher, can I go to the toilet, please?
When you had finished your work: a) Teacher, I’ve completed my work. a) Teacher, I’ve completed my work. b) Cher, finish! c) I finish, cher!
Speak well, to be understood!