English Expression · Intermediate
vernacular school
A type of primary school where either Mandarin or Tamil is the medium of instruction
Pronunciation: say vernacular school
Meaning
A type of primary school where either Mandarin or Tamil is the medium of instruction.
Example
The medium in vernacular schools is either Tamil or Chinese.
The medium in vernacular schools is either Tamil or Chinese.
Practice tips
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