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So interesting, although I’ll probably never be able to make use of one of these dictionaries. Dictionaries are more for academic purpose or when we are not very familiar with the language. I remember I did use dictionary a lot when I was kid learning Chinese. But probably it is not common that we ...

Dictionaries! I never even knew that was a thing, how would that work? Especially for certain dialects that don’t work phonetically. Check out this for example if you can read Chinese: https://www.theteochewstore.org/products/xin-chaoshan-zidian-jingbianben Technically speaking, there is a phonetic...

I'm HokChew which from Fujian province. Same province as Hokkien. My friend ask me.. should be quite close, right. No.. not even close. I can understand Hokkien but I dont understand a single word of Hokchew. When ppl ask me which dialect group I from, I always start with I'm Hokchew who cannot spe...

Who are you looking to communicate with? The older gen? Can’t think of any other group that wouldn’t speak English/at least another language at this point. I think I am just generally interested in the culture and trying to preserve the tradition. In recent years, I can witness many dialects are dy...

Yes, it’s like a tapestry of humanity, although like anything, there are positives and negatives to any culture. But, this is why I think Singapore should learn to embrace more non-CMI races and cultures, especially from neighboring ASEAN. There are very few Thai and Vietnamese here — if nothing el...

Who are you looking to communicate with? The older gen? Can’t think of any other group that wouldn’t speak English/at least another language at this point. I think I am just generally interested in the culture and trying to preserve the tradition. In recent years, I can witness many dialects are dy...

Are you looking for everyday conversation or just a few choice Hokkien phrases? Hokkien dialect is exceptionally well suited to the latter :lol: 8-) :cool: Honestly I am more keen on the daily conversation, provided that I have sufficient time. But due to my ad hoc busy work, the latter is more rea...

Are you looking for everyday conversation or just a few choice Hokkien phrases? Hokkien dialect is exceptionally well suited to the latter :lol: 8-) :cool: Honestly I am more keen on the daily conversation, provided that I have sufficient time. But due to my ad hoc busy work, the latter is more rea...

Hi everyone, I am originally from China and speaks Cantonese and Mandarin. I am new in Singapore, and would be keen to learn some Hokkien from the local people. Are you looking for everyday conversation or just a few choice Hokkien phrases? Hokkien dialect is exceptionally well suited to the latter...

Hi everyone, I am originally from China and speaks Cantonese and Mandarin. I am new in Singapore, and would be keen to learn some Hokkien from the local people.

Hi Kevin, this is Grant here. You may drag me in your group if you are still looking for a playmate. I believe I can join sometimes.

It is Grant here. If there is any activities, count me in! I am also new in Singapore, and have been hiking and sightseeing on a regular basis.

Dear Forum, would anyone be able to tell me that for an EP holder, if it is legal to work in Singapore while taking a paid sabbatical leave in a different company in my home country? Note that I am talking about the field of academia, which before I believe it is a common practice. But when the HR i...