Abstract: With the development of economic globalization, communication is used more frequently. The global language—— English plays an indispensable role in the world. Singapore is a small multi-ethnic country, and English is its official language, due to the factors of a multi-ethnic country and a post-colonized district, Singapore English has become a characteristic of English. This paper will analyze the differences between Standard English and Singapore English on the sound, grammar and the vocabulary, and sum up the characteristics of Singapore English. Therefore, this paper analyzes that Singapore English not only illustrates the national identity recognition of Singapore, but also has a place in the promotion of the globalization of English.
Key Words: Singapore English; characteristics; English globalization
CONTENTS
Introduction 1
1. Background of Singapore English 1
1.1 The origin and background of Singapore English 1
1.2 The history of Singapore English 2
2.The Characteristics of Singapore English 2
2.1Pronunciation 2
2.1.1 Consonant 3
2.1.2 Vowels 5
2.1.3 Stress 5
2.2 Grammar Structures 6
2.2.1 Past tense marking 6
2.2.2 Third person singular 6
2.2.3 The verb “ be 7
2.2.4 Aspect 7
2.2.5 The omission 8
2.2.6 Positive tag question after positive statements 8
2.3 Vocabulary 8
2.3.1 The variable vocabulary 8
2.3.2 The particle 9
2.3.3The phrase 9
2.3.4 The influence of Cantonese 10
3. The Status and Influence of Singapore English 10
