Have you watched “How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies”? 

That movie has certainly made its rounds around the world and in recent weeks, it also sparked a social phenomenon across Southeast Asia, with audiences flooding social media with tear jerking reactions.

It tells the story of a teenage university dropout, M, who quits his game-caster gig to care for his grandma, more affectionately known as Amah, when she was diagnosed with end-stage cancer. And while the movie is primarily in Thai, grandmother Amah would occasionally speak Teochew, a language M struggled to understand.

How many of you can speak your dialect fluently?

On this episode of Morning Shot, Tan Ying Ying, Associate Professor for Linguistics and Multilingual Studies at the NTU School of Humanities shares her insights on why dialects are waning here in Singapore, and whether it’s important for us to revive them. 

Presented by: Audrey Siek
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: GDH 559 / Jor Kwang Films / Pat Boonnitipat

Have you watched “How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies”? 
That movie has certainly made its rounds around the world and in recent weeks, it also sparked a social phenomenon across Southeast Asia, with audiences flooding social media with tear jerking reactions.
It tells the story of a teenage university dropout, M, who quits his game-caster gig to care for his grandma, more affectionately known as Amah, when she was diagnosed with end-stage cancer. And while the movie is primarily in Thai, grandmother Amah would occasionally speak Teochew, a language M struggled to understand.
How many of you can speak your dialect fluently?
On this episode of Morning Shot, Tan Ying Ying, Associate Professor for Linguistics and Multilingual Studies at the NTU School of Humanities shares her insights on why dialects are waning here in Singapore, and whether it’s important for us to revive them. 
Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced &amp; Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: GDH 559 / Jor Kwang Films / Pat Boonnitipat

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Start your day with the stories shaping Singapore &mdash; and your place in it.
Join Neil Humphreys and Audrey Siek as they cover the biggest headlines, trending topics, and everyday conversations, unpacked through fresh perspectives, expert insights, and engaging discussion. From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; and what&rsquo;s worth your attention.
And it&rsquo;s not just talk &mdash; it&rsquo;s your voice. Through polls, messages, and live call-ins, listeners are part of the conversation, sharing their views and shaping the discussion in real time. With a mix of clarity, curiosity, and personality, Let&rsquo;s Talk, Singapore keeps you informed, connected, and ready for the day ahead.