Mother Tongue tuition: Chinese, Malay and Tamil
The KiddoSG app is launching soon. This guide shows how it will work.
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Many families speak mostly English at home, which can make Mother Tongue harder at school. A good tutor builds confidence in speaking, not just in passing exams.
Choose the right track
In the app, set your child's Mother Tongue subject and track:
- Chinese, Malay or Tamil (standard)
- Higher Chinese, Malay or Tamil
- Foundation level (primary, from P5)
Tutors list the tracks they teach, so you'll see the right matches.
What to look for in a tutor
- They speak with your child in the language most of the lesson.
- They use stories, news and conversation, not only worksheets.
- For oral exams, they practise picture descriptions and conversations.
- For compositions, they teach useful phrases and how to plan.
Shared groups work well
Oral practice is more natural with 2–4 children talking together. Search Groups for your child's level and Mother Tongue. Groups are available for every level, from K1 to JC.
At home
- Watch a short show or listen to a song in Mother Tongue together.
- Ask grandparents to speak with your child in the language.
- Praise effort, not just marks.
In the app
You can switch the app itself to 中文, Bahasa Melayu or தமிழ் in Settings → Language.