Video

This isn't really a script, rather a summary of what they say. I made some comments at the end and also think it's a good idea to make own interpretation of the video as well

- This video shows an episode on Singlish by a Singaporean Comedy TV series called The Noose. This series presents a fictional scenario of a ban on Singlish by authorities due to its supposed unrefined and broken structure. The video explains a brief explanation on what Singlish is, that is, a mix of languages of the different ethnic groups in Singapore and how it came to presence. - The Noose presents a scenario on what would happen if there is a ban on Singlish. They use a Singaporean elderly. Citizen Madam Cho Si Mee as an example. During an interview, she is stopped every time she uses Singaporean Colloquial English and is left unable to continue as Singlish is the only dialect she can use as a communicational means. - The News reporter went onto continue that a vast number of the population are left speechless by the ban, going on to say that Singlish is the most direct and effective form of communication. It is also the easiest way of connecting to those outside their race. If they could not use Singlish they, they will have to learn two or more language to communicate and connect with other cultures. - The main argument on why there should be a ban on Singlish is that it will help to improve standards of living in the long run, that is, to promote productivity and business and increase the falling standards of English. - However the falling standards of English is not due to the falling standards of English but not using English in the first place (??) indicating that the use of colloquial English is more effective means than just merely speaking one’s mother tongue…?? - … - …….. ….. - Overall this video focuses on communication, and how Singlish not just a mode of linguistic communication in a multicultural society but also is a mode of connection in which each different cultural background can feel the most comfort and cultural familiarity when they integrate with each other, not just from their own culture but with other cultures. - Hence, it emphasises the importance of Singlish in terms of cultural connection and a cohesive....