Are you looking to gain an edge in Singapore? Learning French is a great way to do just that! French is the official language of many international organisations, and it is also the language of diplomacy and culture. By learning French, you can open up a world of...
“Die Grenzen meiner Sprache bedeuten die Grenzen meiner Welt – The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.” The quote above was famously said by Ludwig Wittgenstein, an Austrian-born philosopher who spent most of his life in England,...
As the Singapore education system changes to emphasise a more holistic exposure to foreign languages, it is important to understand the underlying structures of language that can help students learn effectively. One of the most practical ways to make use of your spare...
As we try to bridge the gap between online and traditional learning, it is important to take a step back and audit our progress as a society. For decades, Singaporean education was very traditional. Our exam-focused education system necessitated that teachers push...
If I failed again, I was going to get kicked out of school. In 2020, I was a year one student at Tampines Meridian JC. I got into the school on a conditional basis because I had failed my “O” level French in 2019. I had to retake my “O”...
So, you’ve decided that you want to learn a new language. The problem now is picking a language that’s worth learning. After all, you can learn a new language quickly, but you still want your time and effort to pay off! One question, we at the Agape School of...