English is the primary language in Singapore as it helps to connect people from different races by enabling them to communicate efficiently with a common language. As such, writing in English is a necessary tool to master in society today, in both education and at work to ensure that others can understand my thoughts and views.
Writing in English is important as it gives you an advantage over those who do not know how to when seeking for a job. As the majority of people in Singapore knows how to write in English, it is necessary for me to be able to do so in order not to lose out. In my university education, writing in English is important as I am required to submit essays, thesis and reports to my tutors, and all these are to be written in English.
Being able to write in English is also important in my future career as I may need to submit a report to my boss, which is be to written in English. Although I personally prefer my mother tongue, Mandarin, writing in English is important as it is a necessary tool for both my education and at work.
