Attempts to impose so-called ‘proper English’ reached another level in Singapore. The national government tried to suppress dialects known as ‘Singlish’. But Singlish prevailed largely because, for many Singaporeans, it’s not just a language but a way of life.    Written and produced: Nicola Brayan Supervising Editor: Lea Redfern Sound design and audio editing: Josh Dowton Artwork: Veronica Lenard

We’ve all been told that there’s a “proper” way to speak English. What if that wasn’t true?&nbsp;There are thousands of dialects of English that are “non-standard”, but still carry cultural and historic significance.&nbsp;Join Nicola Brayan as she explores English dialects around the world and how language shapes identity, communities, and, too often, discrimination.&nbsp;This story challenges us to think before we judge the way others speak.&nbsp;