| WHAT ENGLISH MEANS TO ME I try very hard to improve my English. When I do not understand a word, I check it out in the dictionary. Poon Mee Yan (Std 6) I enjoy learning English. English will help me when I visit other countries. Teh Jun Xian (Std 6) English is my favourite subject. There are six different ways to improve our English: listening, writing, reading, speaking, improving our grammar and vocabulary. So try your best! N. Gowri (Form 1) We cannot deny that English is very important in communication. Au Su Yee (Form 2) To improve our English, we should read the English newspapers. Poon Mee Kee (Form 3) School teachers should encourage their students to read more so that they will be prepared for college education. Adele M. (Form 4) I can chat with chatters from other countries on the IRC. Nurul Farhana (Form 4) These days, English is a very important to everyone, no matter what his or her situation is. C. S. Yee (Form 4) English is important because we have to use English when we apply for a job and when studying at the university. Chun Zhenhui (Form 5) English is important to me because it can help me in my daily life. E. Lew J.L. (Form 5) If we want to be noticed in the international arena, we must first master the English language. Loh Khai Ming (Post Form 5) Using English can help us enjoy our life everywhere every time. Loo Jie Wen (Post Form 5) Without the knowledge of English in my life, I do not think that I will do well in my studies in future. Jordan K. (Post Form 5) If I can master English, I will feel very confident to communicate with every race from every country. T. Pek Yen (Form 6) I realize that the more I talk or use the English language, the more I achieve. Thong Kah Sum (College student) |
| This & That JANUARY 2002 |
| A WORD FROM THE EDITOR A happy new year to all! This year's magazine will be slightly different from last year's. Every edition will have something different To kick off the year, some students have written what English means to them. If you would like your voice to be heard, send me an e-mail message telling me what English means to you. To me, English is a beautiful language that intrigues me. |