20 04 2009

List of Partners (2008/09)

Partners of the Speak Good English Movement in 2008/09. Partnership Opportunities The Speak Good English Movement is always on the lookout for new and exciting programmes to help Singaporeans speak well. We have many partner organisations that help develop and organise free programmes/events t...
15 09 2008

English As It Is Broken: A Cross Media Initiative

English As It Is Broken (EAIIB) started out as a weekly advice column in The Sunday Times which ran from July 2006 to March 2008. Readers with questions on the use of English or photographs of public signs with bad English sent in their submissions to be answered by a panel of advisors. Audiences we...
8 08 2008

Mad About English!

Partner: Mad About English! Mad About English!, supported by the Speak Good English Movement, opens in cinemas on 7 August 2008! Mad About English! is a hilarious and heartwarming film about the  people of China and their mad, mad rush to learn English  before the Olympics begins. F...
9 04 2009

What is the history, objective and target audience of the Speak Good English Movement?

Starting from 2003, the Movement has kicked off annually with a launch followed by year-long programmes and activities, and has succeeded in raising awareness among Singaporeans that speaking good English matters in their work and personal lives. History & Target Audience The Speak Good En...
23 12 2009

Speak Good English Newsletter: Issue 14

Common English Mistakes In Public Signs Fix That Sign, an online contest by STOMP and the Speak Good English Movement, has ended and we’ve got a huge collection of photos of public signs found in Singapore that contain broken English! Check out the hundreds of public signs that come with rea...
14 04 2009

Who We Are

The Speak Good English Movement is managed by a steering committee comprising key academics and professionals in Singapore, as well as a secretariat. The team behind Speak Good English Movement (2010 - 2012): Chairman Mr Goh Eck Kheng Publisher and Managing Director Landmark Books Pte Ltd St...
9 04 2009

Inspiring Teacher of English Award 2009

The Straits Times and the Speak Good English Movement present the Inspiring Teacher of English Award – the first national award for English teachers in Singapore schools that acknowledges teachers who: ignite a love for the English language in their students use innovative methods to eng...
9 04 2009

What events and programmes will you have for this year's Movement?

To find out what we have in store for this year's Speak Good English Movement, please visit our Events & Activities blog. You can also read about our past events and updates on our blog. Stay in touch by subscribing to our free newsletter or our RSS feed for the Speak Good English Movement....
23 12 2009

Practical Magic: Prop Stories for Young Children

There are many ways of telling stories, and using objects while telling is one of the most enjoyable, for both the teller and the audience. In this very practical workshop, you will be introduced to a number of stories that are enhanced by the use of objects. These will include: string stories, d...
28 02 2009

RSVP - Really Super Verbal Party!

The Speak Good English Movement launches its youth campaign with RSVP - Really Super Verbal Party, which will be held in Zouk on Saturday, 28 February 2009! RSVP is a party at Zouk where youth can enjoy themselves and connect with each other through music and speech. We want to encourage youth to...
14 04 2009

Job Opportunities

Be part of an exceptional team at the Speak Good English Movement to help Singaporeans improve their spoken English. The Movement is managed by a secretariat that is currently headed by the Community Partnerships & Outreach Division, National Library Board. What to Do To search for current ...
14 04 2009

What We Do

To encourage Singaporeans to speak grammatically correct English that is universally understood, the Speak Good English Movement works closely with its partners to run events and programmes and develop learning content. Run Events & Programmes Working with different partners every year, we...
9 04 2009

I am a researcher/student and wish to feature the Speak Good English Movement in my paper/project. Can I use the materials on your website for my research?

Yes, you are welcome to access our website materials for research purposes. However, you must reference the Speak Good English Movement if you intend to cite or reproduce any of our website materials in your paper/project....
18 12 2009

Fix That Sign

STOMP's inaugural Fix-That-Sign contest has drawn to a close. The contest had Singaporeans hunting and snapping photographs of signs in broken English all over the island. More than 400 entries were sent in by eagle-eyed Singaporeans, of which, 10 entries were then shortlisted for public voti...
17 06 2008

The Inspiring Teacher of English Award

The Straits Times and the Speak Good English Movement present the Inspiring Teacher of English Award – the first national award for English teachers in Singapore schools that acknowledges teachers who: * ignite a love for the English language in their students * use innovative methods to e...
12 12 2009

Jan & Elly Workshop: English Pronunciation Awareness Workshop

The workshop aims to advocate better English pronunciation and diction to enable the participants to understand and use proper English pronunciation in an international environment. Basic principles of English pronunciation will be highlighted using simple phonemic awareness techniques. The facil...
21 08 2009

List of Partners (2009/10)

Partners of the Speak Good English Movement in 2009/10. Partnership Opportunities The Speak Good English Movement is always on the lookout for new and exciting programmes to help Singaporeans speak well. We have many partner organisations that help develop and organise free programmes/events t...
3 02 2010

RELC Workshop 3: Make an Impression - Presenting with Confidence

Research has shown that more people are afraid of speaking in public than of dying! This talk aims to increase the confidence and competence of those who may need to make presentations at work or in their social lives and to reduce the fear factor. It outlines the basics of good presentations and...
15 09 2008

Rock Your World: A Social Networking Initiative

Over 48 weeks from August 07 – June 08, the Speak Good English Movement (SGEM) reached out to 9,500 young Singaporeans with its weekly Rock Your World (RYW) programmes at Timbre - showcasing good English expressed creatively through music, oratorical performances, film, drama, stand up comedy and ...
8 01 2010

RELC Workshop 2: Making Story-time Meaningful - Skills for Reading Aloud

Not many people can tell stories off the top of their heads. While storytelling develops an understanding, respect and appreciation for other cultures, research has shown that reading aloud to young children promotes the development of language and other emergent literacy skills, which in turn help...
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