MIND OUR ENGLISH
Articles from April 2011
Apr 28: What’s a bovid?
Fadzilah Amin addresses this query, and more.
Apr 27: Little Red Riding Hood
THE wolf who had a bad experience with Little Red Riding Hood was on his way to his lair to lick his wounds when he met a fox.
Apr 27: IRB errors
A READER sent in this media release that was issued on April 25 by the Inland Revenue Board. She writes:
Apr 22: Whither English in Malaysia?
Pondering over some pointers on the English language and speculating on the future of the language in Malaysia.
Apr 21: Crazy-calm confidence
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED by FADZILAH AMIN.
Apr 20: Keep it clear
If your speech is not clear it gives rise to much misunderstanding and miscommunication. Take note of these “clear” expressions which describe common situations in our daily life.
Apr 15: China's English better than India
Study shows that China speaks better English than India.
Apr 14: In times past
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED by FADZILAH AMIN.
Apr 8: Tricky past participles
Looking at some unusual features of past participles.
Apr 8: Con the celebrity
A reader sent in this screenshot from the Hari Belia Malaysia Negara 2011 website. The celebration is organised by the Youth and Sports Ministry, and the Malaysian Youth Council. We’re sure they can get celebrities to the event simply by paying them – there’s no need for scams. Or perhaps they are inviting people to meet star con men?
Apr 7: Superlative adjective
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED by FADZILAH AMIN.
Apr 6: Ups and downs
The use of words and expressions related to levels and distances.
Apr 1: Interpreting language
Translating takes more than knowing the equivalent word.
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