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S1E1: Singaporeans can code-switch. Sure anot?


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Can you differentiate between the ways to use "can"? How good are you translating Singlish into standard English?

Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah explores contemporary societal choices and youth perspectives.

Join The Usual Place as host Natasha hits the streets of Singapore to ask the locals. Do you know what the singlish word is for "afraid to lose out"?

Are there direct translations of Singlish to standard English?

Check out the full episode here: https://str.sg/c2sY

Follow Natasha on her IG account and DM her your thoughts on this topic: https://str.sg/8Wav

Host: Natasha Zachariah ([email protected])

Read Natasha's articles: https://str.sg/iSXm

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Edited by producers: Teo Tong Kai and Eden Soh

Executive producers: Ernest Luis and Lynda Hong

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