MIND OUR ENGLISH
Articles from September 2011
Sep 29: Using all but
Your Questions Answered: By FADZILAH AMIN.
Sep 29: Sign of bad English
The standard of English in this country has gone down the proverbial drain, says Michael Tan.
Sep 28: Stand out in an interview
ENGLISH IN MANAGEMENT - By YONG AH YONG
Sep 23: Building blocks
Positive’ and ‘negative’ affixes.
Sep 22: A cow humanised
Your Questions Answered: By FADZILAH AMIN
Sep 22: The good word
Here is a list of words which can help you to flatter your friends or compliment them appropriately.
Sep 21: Fiddler on the roof
How to play (with words) on the fiddle.
Sep 21: Laughing stock
Malacca is a World Heritage site and has much to offer foreigners and Malaysians alike. However, tourists will be laughing at the use of English on signs and notices.
Sep 16: Teacher’s approach is crucial
Open Channel.
Sep 15: Capital idea
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED By FADZILAH AMIN
Sep 15: The positive side of ‘on your bike’
WE refer to the article “Appalling ignorance” by A Reader who questioned the use of the idiom “on your bike” that we, the organisers of OCBC Cycle Malaysia, are using as a catchphrase for our upcoming mass participation cycling event (MOE, Sept 2).
Sep 14: Strictly speaking
This is the first article in a series on using English in business. Today’s topic is the oral presentation.
Sep 9: Pet hates
Outlining some irksome words and expressions heard in conversation and seen in print.
Sep 8: Pronounce the ‘h’
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED by FADZILAH AMIN.
Sep 7: Read ’em and weep
Written English can bring on the woes.
Sep 2: Appalling ignorance
From A reader.
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