SINGAPORE’S EXPERIENCE IN DEVELOPING ENGLISH AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS FOR PROMOTING ENGLISH IN UNIVERSITIES IN VIETNAM
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Singapore, a small Southeast Asian nation, has achieved remarkable economic development in the 20th and 21st centuries. A crucial element contributing to this success is its robust economy and enduring political stability, both of which are highly regarded, similar to the situation in Britain. This article will analyze general education and the evolving role of English in Singapore's economic growth. It will also offer policy recommendations for English language provision in Vietnamese universities, aiming to equip Vietnam's youth with strong English skills, enabling them to confidently enter the global economic arena, as Singapore has achieved successfully.
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Singaporean English, Singlish, multilingual policy, bilingual policy, universities in Vietnam
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