SHOULD I RETAKE MY O'LEVEL ENGLISH??
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Its advisable to retake and try and pass at least. Having a good command of the language will really help you in life, especially in a university context. I would recommend that you retake it, its only one subject. If you invest 4-6 hours a week on it with a good tutor, I’m sure you could at least pass.
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biggirl:
Admissions are mostly by GPA scores, but even if you make it to university based on your GPA score, if your English isn't good enough, you will struggle. The same goes for the workplace; if you cannot communicate well in English, you at a disadvantage.HI! I am currently enrolled to poly as a full time student. I do not know whether should i retake my english this year as a private candidate. I got a D7 for my english last year!
Someone please advice me!! I do not know is it a waste of time to retake it or should i just do well in poly???
P.S. Do i need to pass my O'level english in order to get into a universities? -
hey, which syllabus are you under at? I failed my olvl eng as well and I’m still hesitating should I retake it.
I lost the momentum and drive to take Os again t_t -
Take the exam again if you can afford the time. A pass is never a bad thing.
But more than that, go better your command of the language. If you learn to speak well, more doors will open when you look for a job. Interviewers are often impressed with a job candidate who speaks well.
To improve does not mean you just work for a pass grade. It means you have to make an effort and speak and write well. Tune in regularly and listen to those BBC news readers. Or check out a few language improvement channels on Youtube. Speak with those around you in complete sentences and reduce the use of Singlish or whatever rojak language everyone speaks today. -
What UncleLim says is very true. English is our first language n it opens more doors for jobs in future especially those in the service sector.
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Speaking good English is commendable, but I would say writing good English is critical.
Most managerial positions are all about paperwork, and if you cannot write reports or proposals well, your promotion and career advancement prospects are greatly diminished. Bosses certainly do not look favourably at people whose writing they have to scratch their heads, squint their eyes and wonder aloud about. -
OT: some offices look beyond grades and would require applicants to write something to reveal their language ability…
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Teacher Aaron:
Speaking good English is commendable, but I would say writing good English is critical.
Most managerial positions are all about paperwork, and if you cannot write reports or proposals well, your promotion and career advancement prospects are greatly diminished. Bosses certainly do not look favourably at people whose writing they have to scratch their heads, squint their eyes and wonder aloud about.
Sad to say the standard of English has gone down tremendously. I have senior positions - Snr Mgrs n Directors who cant even write proper emails. Miscommunications also result due to this. -
Thank you for your advice everybody! It really helps me a lot:) I will be retaking my English!!
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