| Quote: | | | Originally Posted by Sheng4Eva | | | |
| English turning bad.
The rising ownership of handphones and internet access by Singaporeans is killing the beauty and clarity of the English language.
I find such abbreviations detrimental to the learning of English, with text like "How o r u?" (meaning "how old are you?" replacing conventional writing.
With the advent of technology, the need to obtain instant gratification in undeniable. THis explains why the short written message has become a trend.
It is even more surprising that some dictionaries have recognised and "legalised" these words.
We have traded the rich English literature and the art of writing for technology.
If this trend is not stopped, a new generation of English language will hit us right in the face. | |
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Dun u agree dat singlish makin singaporean proud in a way.. but then a proper english still important.. but now do u think every family speak english at home..
