About LinguaSG
Independent, experience-based guides to learning Singapore's languages — written for expats navigating the same process.
Who We Are
Built from the experience of learning here, not just writing about it
LinguaSG started as a collection of notes from expats who'd spent time learning Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil in Singapore. The notes became guides when it became clear that most available resources were either too generic (not Singapore-specific) or too academic (written for heritage learners rather than working adult expats starting from zero).
The content on this site reflects the experience of learning these languages while living and working in Singapore — including the specific schools, apps, neighbourhoods, and schedules that have worked in real life, not just in theory.
We are not a school, a language centre, or an app company. We do not take advertising from language providers. Our coverage is based on genuine use and, where possible, on community feedback from the expat learning community in Singapore.
Our Sources
How we research and verify information
Information about courses and pricing is drawn from direct verification with course providers, People's Association website listings, and community reporting from Facebook groups including "Expats in Singapore", "Mandarin Language Exchange Singapore", and "Speak Malay SG". App assessments are based on direct use over multi-month periods.
For language learning methodology, our primary references are research published through the Cambridge Language Research Centre, the Centre for Language Studies at NUS, and the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for language proficiency standards.
HSK framework information is drawn from the official HSK testing body. Singapore cultural district information is cross-referenced with the National Heritage Board and the Malay Heritage Centre.
Contact
Questions, corrections, and contributions
If you have a correction to submit, want to contribute your experience learning a Singapore language, or have a question not covered in the guides, contact us at info@xyukuixedu.eu. We read all submissions and update guides when corrections are verified.