{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Yah Lah But","title":"#606 - Do Singaporeans Speak Bad English? & Expats Now Doing Food Delivery","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/2f53e0ae\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4079,"description":"A recent study revealed that Singapore’s adult literacy proficiency is below the OECD average. This raises concerns about the competitiveness and employability of Singaporean workers, especially older ones whose language mastery may have atrophied over their lifetimes. What can be done to stem this decline? Elsewhere, an expat tech executive was featured in the news for doing food delivery outside of his working hours, and subsequently donating his earnings to charity. Why are some online celebrating and calling him a “role model”? Is there more to this curious side quest of his?\n(00:00) Folklory\n(00:40) Intro\n(11:07) Do Singaporeans Speak Bad English?\n(39:21) Expats Now Doing Food Delivery\n(59:58) One Shiok Comment\n(01:02:58) Expats Now Doing Food Delivery\nFolklory\nIf you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.com\n\nFind us here!\nOur Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.com\nReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/\nTelegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcast\nTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbut\nIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/\nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbut\n\nDo Singaporeans Speak Bad English?\nSingapore adults' ability to read or write in English is below OECD average. What's the problem?\nDo Adults Have the Skills They Need to Thrive in a Changing World? | Report by OECD\nSingapore improves in OECD ranking of adult skills, but atrophy in literacy a concern\nSingapore students rank top in maths, science and reading in OECD study\n\nExpats Now Doing Food Delivery\nThe expat who raised S$7,000 in 11 months doing food deliveries in his free time and donated it all to charity\n\nOne Shiok Comment\nComment by cryizzle\nComment by Lawrenc139\n\nOne Shiok Thing\nTim Urban: Why I Brought My Toddler to Watch SpaceX’s Flying Skyscraper\nBrisbane Roar FC v Canberra United FC - Shark Highlights | Ninja A-League 2024-25 | Round 10\n\nMics and Headphones from @shure\nChairs from...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/P-FL68bNyrAJP_EUfxDZLWp-CdkgeA4hsvYhFh8IVPw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xNGVh/NjE1ZTIzODk2ODEx/ZmIwNDkwZWU1NDEy/ZGE4OS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}