Mother Tongue Languages
Find out how the Mother Tongue Languages department brings language and culture to life through reading programmes, talent development, and enriching activities like MTL Fortnight.
Vision
Every AMKsian is passionate about the learning of the Language and understanding of the Culture of his/her Mother Tongue
Staff Details
Name / Designation
Miss Tan Chwee Luan |
Miss Evelyn Yong JiaHui |
Mdm Lam Tze Kim |
Mrs Rajan Bhattarai |
Mr Chua Han Hui |
Miss Tai Xiao Ling |
Mdm Siti Nadhirah Binte Hanafi |
Ms Siti Radziah Binte Mustafa |
Mr Muhammad Azizan |
Ms Nur Afiqah |
Mr Tan Kim Huat |
Key Initiatives
Reading Programme
Objectives:
To promote a reading culture in school
To inculcate in our pupils the habit of reading
To improve on pupils' reading proficiency and language skills
Description:
Every Wednesday morning flag raising is MTL Reading Programme
Online Comma Magazines and Berita Harian for topical discussion and quizzes
Subscription of Malay Student Magazines for supplementary reading
Story books for pleasure reading
Conversational Chinese & Conversational Malay Programme
Objectives:
To allow non-Chinese /non- Malay pupils who are interested in learning Mandarin/Malay for social interaction
To equip pupils with basic skills and knowledge of the Chinese/Malay language so as to enable them to communicate with their Chinese/Malay friends and neighbours
Description:
8 sessions in Semester 1
Target Group:
Interests group
MTL Talent Development
Chinese Talent Development Programmes include:
National on-the-spot Chinese Writing Competition
Secondary School Chinese Creative Writing Competition - Xin Lei Jiang
National Text Recital Competition for Primary and Secondary School
Malay Talent Development Programmes include:
EDN Pena Emasku National Essay Writing Competition
S1 Sahibba Inter-School Competition (Scrabble)
Drama Competition / VIA Programme
The Mother Tongue Languages (MTL) curriculum brings language learning to life through authentic and immersive experiences that help students connect deeply with their linguistic and cultural roots. Through meaningful MTL Performance Tasks, students apply what they learn in real-world settings, developing creativity, confidence, and strong communication skills. The annual MTL Fortnight is a highlight of the year, offering exciting hands-on experiences such as Text Recital, Cross Talk, Seal Carving, Spin Top, Kuih Making, Malay Dance, and the Language Carnival. The Reading Programme further cultivates a love for reading and strengthens students’ language proficiency through engaging texts and activities. Festive celebrations like Chinese New Year and Hari Raya also foster appreciation for our shared traditions and Singapore’s vibrant multicultural identity. Beyond the classroom, Talent Development programmes inspire students to explore the arts and take part in competitions where they can discover and shine in their talents.
COMPETITIONS
LEARNING JOURNEY
MTL FORTNIGHT
