EPISODE · Jun 23, 2020 · 20 MIN
We Were Colonized By the British Once! Why Can’t We Speak Orang Putih Properly?
from RealiTEA Podcast · host Realist
Malaysian everywhere might have claimed that they have achieved the Second Millenium Development Goal: To achieve universal primary education, but have children in Malaysia truly grasp what they learn at school with the English Language being the main language used in the curriculum. Has the English proficiency level among children today improved? Macarons fanatic (from Paul’s of course!) Sabrina and Fariha sat down with ‘Alia Hanis, a volunteer of Teach For Malaysia and Teacher Jen Renita, a primary school teacher of 14 years to discuss the intricacy of the language and our affection (or lack thereof) in using the language. How does the ability to speak excellent English affect the children in Malaysia’s future? If so, what does it take? Fariha and Sabrina investigate.
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Malaysian everywhere might have claimed that they have achieved the Second Millenium Development Goal: To achieve universal primary education, but have children in Malaysia truly grasp what they learn at school with the English Language being the main language used in the curriculum. Has the English proficiency level among children today improved? Macarons fanatic (from Paul’s of course!) Sabrina and Fariha sat down with ‘Alia Hanis, a volunteer of Teach For Malaysia and Teacher Jen Renita, a primary school teacher of 14 years to discuss the intricacy of the language and our affection (or lack thereof) in using the language. How does the ability to speak excellent English affect the children in Malaysia’s future? If so, what does it take? Fariha and Sabrina investigate.
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