Why English is the second language of Philippines?
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Why English is the second language of Philippines?
English has always been one of the official languages of the Philippines and is spoken by more than 14 million Filipinos. The influx of foreign learners of English is also on the rise due to the relatively more affordable but quality English as a Second Language (ESL) programs being offered locally.
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.
What is the second language of Philippines?
Filipino
English
Philippines/Official languages
Why is it important for a Filipino to learn English?
Studying with Filipinos and other foreigners helps people broaden their world understanding and perspective on just about anything. They get better and deeper understanding and respect for other nations, knowing how another culture verge upon daily life and unfamiliar challenges.
How does Philippine English differ from American and British English?
In Philippine English, words which would have /ʒ/ in British or American Englishes (e.g. leisure) have /ʃ/ instead, while the British and American English sounds /θ/ and /ð/ are Philippine English /t/ and /d/ respectively.
Why teaching English as a second language is important?
An integral part of the transition and acculturation into American society, teaching English as a second language provides the fundamental language skills that equip non-native speakers for future success in school, business and our society at large.
Which countries learn English as a second language?
Countdown Of The Top Non-Native English Speaking Countries
- Netherlands (71.45)
- Sweden (70.40)
- Denmark (69.93)
- Norway (67.77)
- Singapore (66.03)
- Finland (65.83)
- Luxembourg (64.57)
- South Africa (63.37)
Is English the official language of the Philippines?
There are over 120 languages spoken in the Philippines. Filipino, the standardized form of Tagalog, is the national language and used in formal education throughout the country. Filipino and English are both official languages and English is commonly used by the government.
What makes Philippine English different?
Pronunciation. (1) Philippine English is RHOTIC, but the local /r/ is an alveolar flap, not an AmE retroflex. (2) It is syllabletimed, following the rhythm of the local languages; full value is therefore given to unstressed syllables and SCHWA is usually realized as a full vowel.