Conversational Malay

This course is to introduce learners to the basic spoken Malay language within the Singapore context. The course aims to expose learners to the language of the Malays as spoken in Singapore and Malaysia.  It is meant as an introductory course to basic phrase.

At the end of the course, the participants can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases to introduce themselves and others, and ask and answer simple questions such as: where they live, where they come from, what and what kind of things they have. Can communicate in a simple way slowly and clearly.

Course Objectives:

The course aims to expose learners to the language of the Malays as spoken in Singapore and Malaysia.  It is meant as an introductory course to basic phrase.

At the end of the course, the participants can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases to introduce themselves and others, and ask and answer simple questions such as: where they live, where they come from, what and what kind of things they have. Can communicate in a simple way slowly and clearly.

Course Content:

• Basic greetings
• Salutations and forms of address
• Meeting: Introduce oneself and taking leave
• Description of oneself and occupation
• Telling time and day
• Buying food and drinks
• Hobbies
• Likes and dislikes