Singapore Secondary 2 Mother Tongue Language Syllabus

The Singapore Secondary 2 Mother Tongue Language (MTL) syllabus encompasses Chinese, Malay, and Tamil. The 2021 syllabus aims to cultivate students' joy of learning and develop them into active learners proficient in their respective MTLs. It emphasizes communication and focuses on building strong language skills across listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Chinese

The Secondary 2 Chinese syllabus covers various aspects of the language, including vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and writing. Students learn to fill in Chinese characters with hanyu pinyin and complete sentences. The exam format typically includes components such as situational writing, essay writing, comprehension, and oral communication.

Malay

The Secondary 2 Malay syllabus exposes students to elements of Malay culture and covers topics in Conversational Malay. It focuses on developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. The syllabus also emphasizes grammar and vocabulary development.

Tamil

The Secondary 2 Tamil syllabus covers grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing. It aims to provide thorough revision for students and prepare them for the national examinations. The syllabus emphasizes developing proficiency in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.