Beginner Singlish: A Simple and Direct Singlish Language Learning App
Beginner Singlish is an Android app developed by shotgun.experiments that serves as an introduction to Singlish for language enthusiasts and beginners. The Singlish language is an unofficial English-based creole or patois spoken in Singapore by the locals. The vocabulary of Singlish consists of words originating from English, Malay, Hokkien, Teochew, Cantonese, Tamil, and other languages. This app follows the "a word a day" concept and offers up to six Singlish phrases a day of your choosing.
The app aims to define or explain Singlish terms and phrases to help foreigners and interested parties familiarize themselves with the colorful and often seemingly incomprehensible Singaporean language. Singlish usage is highly contextual and situation-based, and this app helps users understand the language better. By going through all the common and popular Singlish terms and phrases available in the app, users can get the insider scoop on what Singaporeans mean.
