Why English language is regarded as lingua franca in Nigeria?
English is Nigeria’s lingua franca. It is also the language of academic instruction, the major language of communication in government offices, business establishments and places of trade; yet Nigerians are struggling with proficiency in the English language.
How did English become the official language of Nigeria?
In 1882, the English language was well known by the elites and their children. It became very prestigious to do businesses with British partners, so the traders were also among those, who learned English. Through the expansion, the English language achieved the status of the official language in Nigeria.
Who introduced lingua franca in Nigeria?
Nigerian Pidgin English (NPE), originated as a lingua franca for trade purposes amongst the Nigerians and the Portuguese merchants during the 17th century.
Where is English a lingua franca?
English, she says, “has served as a lingua franca in the past, and continues to do so nowadays, in many of the countries that were colonized by the British from the late sixteenth century on (often known collectively as the Outer Circle following Kachru 1985), such as India and Singapore. …
What is lingua franca in Nigeria?
Nigerian Pidgin, often called Naija or Naijá in scholarship, is an English-based creole language spoken as a lingua franca across Nigeria. The language is sometimes referred to as “Pijin” or Broken (pronounced “Brokun”).
When was English language introduced in Nigeria?
In 1882, the English language which was already well spoken in Nigeria by the elites and children of the elites, was accepted and implemented as the main channel of instruction and was the generalized approved communication language in corporate environments (Schools, Post Offices, Corporate Organizations, Airports.
When did English become the global lingua franca?
English became the lingua franca around WWII, but it was already used all through the British Colonial Empire, establishing it in North America and Australia among others. here is a citation of Wikipedia: It[English] has replaced French as the lingua franca of diplomacy since World War II.
What is Nigerians lingua franca?
Nigerian Pidgin, often called Naija or Naijá in scholarship, is an English-based creole language spoken as a lingua franca across Nigeria….
| Nigerian Pidgin | |
|---|---|
| Native speakers | (undated figure of 40 million L1 and 60 million L2 speakers) |
| Language family | English Creole Atlantic Krio Nigerian Pidgin |