Not only is the command of Chinese among young people from English-speaking environment deplorable, but those from Chinese-speaking homes also have difficulties expressing themselves adequately. The worry of the Chinese community is not unfounded.

• 不单是来自讲英语环境的年轻一代华文程度低落，连来自华文背景的新一代也出现明显华文表达能力体质衰弱的情形，华社对这样的现象忧心忡忡是可以理解的。