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Bilingualism, which is the ability to use two languages in daily life, has gained more importance in recent years. With globalization and increased cross-cultural interaction in modern society, being able to communicate effectively in more than one language is a valuable skill. In Singapore, bilingualism has often been regarded as the cornerstone of our language policy. Our Education Minister, Mr. Chan Chun Sing, has also highlighted that “bilingualism will be more important, pertinent and salient than ever before.”