Table of Contents
- 1 Is Philippine English one of the more correct varieties of English justify your answer?
- 2 Why English is the second language in the Philippines?
- 3 What are language issues?
- 4 Is it hard to learn English as a second language?
- 5 Are Filipinos native speakers of English?
- 6 What is an example of native English in the Philippines?
- 7 What are some of the most interesting aspects of Philippine English?
Is Philippine English one of the more correct varieties of English justify your answer?
Philippine English is a legitimate nativized variety of English. While it shares some of the linguistic properties ascribed to other varieties of English, especially those used in Asia, it has features that are unique to it.
Why English is the second language in the Philippines?
English was introduced into the Philippines during the US colonial occupation and civil regime in the early 1900s and has now become the second official language. In fact, Tagalog and English compete in the various domains of Filipino society such as business, government, broadcast media, publications, and education.
How important is Filipino language?
As a Filipino, our language is inextricably connected to who we are as a people. A majority of the population know how to speak Filipino, so it’s a way for us as a people to be united, especially during these days. The Filipino language is the spirit of the national identity.
What are language issues?
Language disorders or language impairments are disorders that involve the processing of linguistic information. Problems that may be experienced can involve grammar (syntax and/or morphology), semantics (meaning), or other aspects of language.
Is it hard to learn English as a second language?
It has been called one of the most difficult languages to learn. Both for learners and native speakers alike – largely due to its unpredictable spelling and tricky to master grammar.
Why is English our second language?
There are many good reasons to learn English as second language. There are more than 6,000 different languages spoken all over the world, but English is and will continue to be a common means of communication for speakers of all languages. In addition, English is the world’s most popular second language choice.
Are Filipinos native speakers of English?
Filipinos have remade English to reflect their culture, not the culture of any native speakers. They are native speakers of what I call Philippine English. There are some expressions in Philippine languages that Filipinos have introduced as expressions in Philippine English.
What is an example of native English in the Philippines?
For example, if a native speaker of English says “I think we may not have any more rice in the refrigerator,” a Filipino speaker may answer, “There is.” Another peculiarly interesting aspect of Philippine English is “already,” which seems strange to native speakers, but it is a carry over from the Philippine languages.
How do you say “there is” in the Philippines?
All Philippine languages that I know of have expressions that roughly translate “There is.” In Tagalog it’s “meron,” in Ilokano “adda,” in Bontok, “Wada,” in Pangasinan, “Wala.” Filipinos speaking English use this expression where Americans or other native speakers do not.
What are some of the most interesting aspects of Philippine English?
Another peculiarly interesting aspect of Philippine English is “already,” which seems strange to native speakers, but it is a carry over from the Philippine languages. When I was in the Philippines, someone once said to me “Are you the one to cook?”
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