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Embracing the Power of Language: Singapore's Bilingual Journey

The English Dilemma

To understand the challenge, one must forget the romanticism of speaking two languages. In Singapore, bilingualism was a survival strategy.

Part 1: The Policy and Politics

: Mr. Lee explains the rationale behind mandating English as the primary language of instruction to facilitate international trade and economic survival. Simultaneously, he describes the necessity of "Mother Tongue" (Mandarin, Malay, or Tamil) to preserve cultural identity and social cohesion.