‘A basic English test is a very small ask’: S’pore journalist sparks debate over English tests for new immigrants

Bertha Henson immigrants should learn english

‘A basic English test is a very small ask’: S’pore journalist sparks debate over English tests for new immigrants

“Language is the best glue, and English is the only language that cuts across the races,” wrote Ms Henson.

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