by Hanifa K. Cook | May 12, 2010 | Personal Blog
In recent weeks, there have been discussions on whether to reduce the weighting of Mother Tongue Language (MTL) [1] for PSLE (Primary School Leaving Examinations) students. Mother Tongue Language is a subject in the Singapore education curriculum. The languages are...
by Hanifa K. Cook | Dec 15, 2008 | Personal Blog
The day has arrived finally. I am off with the family for our summer holidays in Australia. Setting off from home very soon as I write this post. We will be boarding on SIA A380 Airbus. Woohoo! Now don’t get all jealous on me now. We worked hard all year. Will...
by Hanifa K. Cook | Nov 6, 2008 | Language
Lingo means dialect or jargon. To understand the lingo of a certain language means to be immersed the culture and practice of the community; otherwise, you will feel lost in translations. I have been speaking at least 3 – 4 languages for the past 40 years. One...
by Hanifa K. Cook | Nov 3, 2008 | Language
It is Mondye. There I go again, playing with the Australian English accent as I type. The local school environment has influenced and changed the way my daughter speaks English. It is more than just the accent; it is complete annihilation and total destruction. I...