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 to help people of various ages and needs improve their English.
Please contact us and let us know how we can partner you.
British CouncilIn partnership with the Speak Good English Movement and National Library Board, the British Council is holding a series of free workshops on improving your English at Woodlands Regional Library in August and October 2009.
The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations and the world’s leading cultural relations organisation. The British Council builds engagement and trust for the UK through the exchange of knowledge and ideas between people worldwide.
The British Council operates in 110 countries and territories worldwide and has been in Singapore since 1947. The areas the British Council focuses on in Singapore are arts, science, education, English language teaching and UK examinations services.
MOE has partnered the Speak Good English Movement by supporting the Inspiring Teacher of English Award and developing a Grammar Primer that aims to be a simple and very accessible guide to learning English grammar for working Singaporeans.
The Ministry of Education (MOE) directs the formulation and implementation of education policies. It has control of the development and administration of the Government and Government-aided primary schools, secondary schools, junior colleges, and a centralised institute. It also registers private schools.
The Public Libraries Singapore has collaborated with the Movement to create the Speak Good English Movement Pathfinder containing resources that you can find in the library or on the web that can help you in improving your English.
The National Library Board (NLB) serves as the secretariat for the Speak Good English Movement. Established on 1 September 1995, NLB’s mission is to provide a trusted, accessible and globally connected library and information service so as to promote a knowledgeable and engaged society.
The Public Libraries Singapore (PLS) provides a professional and engaging public library service to Singaporeans in their pursuit of lifelong learning and discovery through the network of 22 Public Libraries across Singapore.
People’s Association – T-Net ClubIn support of the Speak Good English Movement, the T-Net Club will be organising an English Language quiz, titled Language Master, on Saturday, 5 September 2009 at Ang Mo Kio Community Centre.
The quiz aims to promote appreciation of the English Language among youth and to encourage them to converse in grammatically-correct English through an informal learning experience.
The T-Net Club, established in November 2002, aims to provide opportunities for teenagers from 11 to 16 years old to pursue their interests and to develop their potentials through a wide array of meaningful and challenging activities such as adventure and sports, performing arts, community service and educational programmes.
Singapore Armed Forces – PIONEERPIONEER will be running a contest where readers send in photographs of signs containing broken English. Participants stand a chance to win a NewUrbanMale.com T-shirt specially designed for the Speak Good English Movement.
PIONEER, the official magazine of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), is a monthly publication that offers the latest defence news and features on the Army, Air Force and Navy. It has a circulation of 163,000 and reaches SAF Regulars, full-time National Servicemen and National Servicemen.
Schools Digital Media Awards (SMDA)Organised by the Technologies and Design for Learning Branch of the Educational Technology Division (TDL/ETD) in the Ministry of Education, the Awards provide students with a platform to express themselves creatively through different media – video, animation and audio, and enhance the development of media literacy among students and teachers.
In support of the Speak Good English Movement, a theme related to good English has been included in the Schools Digital Media Awards (SDMA) competition. This year, participants will explore the theme of Miscommunication in the English Language.
The Society for Reading and Literacy (SRL)In partnership with the Speak Good English Movement, the Society for Reading and Literacy (SRL) will be organising the READwUS Reading to Children programme to train interested caregivers and parents to instil children with a love for reading.
The Society for Reading and Literacy (SRL) is a dynamic organisation striving to make Singapore a nation of readers and writers. SRL’s mission is to champion reading and literacy in Singapore and provide professional leadership by promoting cooperative work among educators and interested parties in the field of literacy.
VIA GroupIn partnership with the Speak Good English Movement and 938LIVE, Sylvia Fernandez from VIA will be presenting a weekly radio series on how to communicate more effectively for executives, businessmen and managers.
VIA Group helps business improve productivity outcomes by maximising the potential of an organisation’s human element. VIA Group specialises in applying Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) methodologies to the corporate context to maximise the core strength of the organisation and mobilise people in organisations to their full potential.
Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA)In its 23rd year, the YMCA Plain English Speaking Awards (YMCA PESA) competition provides an avenue for students to sharpen their speaking skills and to build confidence public presentation. YMCA PESA is supported by the Ministry of Education, the National Library Board and the Speak Good English Movement.
YMCA of Singapore is a Christian organization, affiliated worldwide, which seeks to serve and enrich all members of the community, regardless of race, language or religion. It does this through wholesome programmes based on Christian principles to develop body, mind and spirit.
938Live MediaCorp RadioIn support of the Speak Good English Movement, 938LIVE presents Communicate Confidently, a programme that provides valuable English tips on a host of topics for executives, businessmen and managers, and publishes the 938LIVE English@Work e-newsletter.
MediaCorp Radio leads the local broadcasting industry by providing the best audio entertainment and offering up-to-the minute news and information. As a people-oriented business, MediaCorp Radio is committed to meeting the varied listening needs of Singapore with her rich and diverse culture.
MediaCorp Radio operates 13 local FM stations, including 6 English stations, 3 Chinese stations, 2 Malay stations, 1 Indian station and an International Channel. MediaCorp Radio also offers discerning listeners interference free and CD sound quality music through its Digital Radio service. From its inception as a single radio station in 1936, MediaCorp Radio has grown to become the largest radio network in Singapore.
RazorTVRazorTV is a unique combination of video-on-demand (VOD) and social networking. Unlike traditional broadcast establishments, RazorTV is based on a ‘lightweight’ web studio setup with a unique guerrilla style programming coupled with interactive comments from the users.
To attract young consumers and connect them with The Straits Times, RazorTV’s programming consists fully of locally produced content and has a treatment that is unique and specific to the Internet. The style is edgy, young and hip with an informal tone and a raw treatment of news and views.
STOMP!In partnership with the Speak Good English Movement, STOMP has published two books. English As It Is Broken and its second edition have each occupied the top spot in the non-fiction bestsellers lists for close to a year. The first book, launched in Aug 2007, has had more than 6 reprints. The second book topped the charts just 2 weeks after its Aug 2008 launch.
STOMP (Straits Times Online Mobile Print) is Singapore’s number one citizen journalism and social networking website. Set up by The Straits Times to engage its readers online and offline, it has set new benchmarks for user-generated material.
The Straits TimesThe Straits Times has partnered with the Speak Good English Movement to organise the Inspiring Teacher of English Award with the support of the Ministry of Education. Launched in 2008, it is the first national award for English teachers in Singapore schools.
The Straits Times is one of the region’s oldest and most respected English-language daily newspapers. It is the flagship publication of the publicly listed Singapore Press Holdings group.
First published on July 15, 1845, The Straits Times is the most widely read newspaper in Singapore with 1.3 million readers. The Sunday Times, which is produced by the same team of journalists, has a circulation of about 400,000.
ComfortDelGroFor this year’s Movement, ComfortDelGro is sponsoring several double-deck bus advertisements to create greater public awareness of the Movement’s message. The advertisements are due to run for 6 months starting in September 2009.
ComfortDelGro is the world’s second largest land transport company with a total fleet size of more than 41,000 buses, taxis and rental vehicles. It operates in seven countries – Singapore, China, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, Vietnam, and Malaysia – giving it the broadest footprint among its international peers.
Currently, overseas ventures account for 44% of Group turnover. The Group aims to derive 70% of its total turnover from overseas within the next five to seven years.
SMRT Corporation LtdFor this year’s Movement, SMRT is sponsoring advertising media space in high-traffic MRT stations as well as advertising panels in 20 trains to publicise the Movement’s message. The advertisements will run for 3 months starting in September 2009.
SMRT Corporation Ltd is Singapore’s premier multi-modal transport service provider offering integrated island-wide transport services. It delivers safe, reliable and friendly travel for commuters through its comprehensive network of 51 MRT stations, the Bukit Panjang Light Rail System, as well as a fleet of over 3,000 taxis and 800 buses.
In addition, SMRT leverages its experience and unique strengths to offer maintenance consultancy and project management services for railway systems, as well as commercial and advertising space within its transport infrastructure.
