Speak Better English: From “Singlish” to Standard English

Speak Better English: Transition from Singlish to Professional Communication

While Singlish is a vibrant part of Singapore’s cultural identity, it may not always be appropriate in professional settings. The use of colloquial English can sometimes lead to misperceptions of unprofessionalism, potentially impacting how colleagues and clients perceive your competence and credibility. Although these judgments may not reflect your true abilities, effective communication is crucial in shaping impressions and establishing authority in the workplace.

Elevate Your Communication Skills for Workplace Success

Join us for Speak Better English: From Singlish to Standard English, a workshop designed to equip you with the tools necessary to refine your language skills for professional environments. Through engaging practical exercises and real-life scenarios, you will learn how to replace colloquial expressions with polished, standard English, ensuring clarity and professionalism in all your interactions. By mastering this transition, you will enhance your workplace presence, build stronger relationships, and project a confident and capable image. Don’t miss this opportunity to empower your communication skills and unlock greater career opportunities!

Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:

• Differentiate Between Singapore English and Standard English: Clearly identify and define the key differences between Singapore English (Singlish) and standard English, understanding the contexts in which each is appropriate.
• Effectively Code-Switch: Recognize common Singlish phrases and demonstrate the ability to "code-switch" seamlessly between Singlish and standard English in various professional settings.
• Address Language Clarity Issues: Identify and rectify common language issues in both writing and speaking that may affect meaning and clarity, ensuring effective communication.
• Improve Pronunciation Skills: Recognize and correct common pronunciation challenges, enhancing overall clarity in spoken communication.
• Master Stress Patterns in Speech: Understand and apply syllable stress and sentence stress patterns to improve verbal communication, making speech more natural and engaging.

• Officers, Executives, and Supervisors: Professionals looking to refine their communication skills to enhance clarity, professionalism, and workplace effectiveness.
• Customer Service and Administrative Professionals: Individuals such as secretaries and customer service representatives who want to improve their ability to engage clients and colleagues with polished, standard English.
• Anyone Seeking to Elevate Their English Proficiency: Ideal for Singaporeans and newcomers to Singapore who wish to develop the ability to switch seamlessly between Singlish and standard English in professional and social contexts.

“Great business courses by Emma! I walk away with some great tips and insights which are not just ideas that have no practical consideration. The class’s spirit of spontaneity and engagement is also very encouraging for my learning. Every trainer should be able to keep the attention of the class just like she has.” – Jess Tang-Xin, Senior Admin Executive, Singapore Workforce Development Agency

“I loved Emma’s presentation style. She shares stories to help everyone relate to the business scenarios that we may encounter at work. She also simplifies concepts for everyone to understand easily. One of the best professional development courses I have been to. I will recommend my colleagues to join me for one of her other upcoming courses.” – Razline Maria, Senior Business Associate, Shangri-la Hotel Singapore

“Emma is very engaging, clear and precise in her teaching methods. She provides helpful pointers for us to improve better.” – Kelvin Teo, Infrastructure Support Manager, Singapore Police Force

 Workplace Communication Coach: Emma Jarman-Jones (MBA, Imperial College London)

Emma Jarman-Jones is a renowned business communication coach with over 15 years of experience empowering professionals to master workplace communication across industries. Specializing in writing, grammar, public speaking, interpersonal skills, and management communication, Emma has delivered transformative training programs throughout Singapore and the region, including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Her work spans both the private and public sectors, where she has designed tailored solutions that help individuals and teams enhance their communication precision, professionalism, and impact.

An MBA graduate from Imperial College London and a certified People Developer Consultant, Emma combines academic rigor with practical expertise to drive measurable outcomes for her clients. Her engaging and results-oriented training sessions equip participants with tools to avoid common communication pitfalls, refine their writing, and elevate their verbal and non-verbal skills. Widely recognized for her approachable and inspiring style, Emma is committed to fostering confidence and excellence in every client, helping them thrive in today’s dynamic and competitive business landscape.