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Re: 5 Reasons Nigerian Children Are Not Speaking Their Native Language by kstyle2(m): 8:21am On Mar 02, 2017 |
I really wish I could speak mine fluently but I understand almost everything. |
Re: 5 Reasons Nigerian Children Are Not Speaking Their Native Language by wunmi590(m): 8:21am On Mar 02, 2017 |
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Re: 5 Reasons Nigerian Children Are Not Speaking Their Native Language by AirstarKane(f): 8:21am On Mar 02, 2017 |
The hausa/Fulani tribe is one I still respect for upholding their language. You seldom find any hause child without the knowledge of their language. Thumbs up to you guys. I dey find who go teach me sef. My love for them dey grow everyday since nysc posted me to one of their states 1 Like |
Re: 5 Reasons Nigerian Children Are Not Speaking Their Native Language by Segadem(m): 8:21am On Mar 02, 2017 |
Re: 5 Reasons Nigerian Children Are Not Speaking Their Native Language by misteryman: 8:22am On Mar 02, 2017 |
Some Parents believe that once you start speaking your dialect, that you are close to Locality. |
Re: 5 Reasons Nigerian Children Are Not Speaking Their Native Language by kelvee(m): 8:22am On Mar 02, 2017 |
I don't c how this is a big ish! 1 Like |
Re: 5 Reasons Nigerian Children Are Not Speaking Their Native Language by pxjosh(m): 8:22am On Mar 02, 2017 |
victor247:If it was written in one language how do you expect those of other languages to understand.? |
Re: 5 Reasons Nigerian Children Are Not Speaking Their Native Language by Elder4sure(m): 8:23am On Mar 02, 2017 |
Op thanks for this post. Our heritage is at the brink of extinction and no-one seems to do anything about it. Look at children who can't speak their language, u just don't blame them but the parent. It's the greatest form of irresponsibility if you ask me. We need to reverse the trend. |
Re: 5 Reasons Nigerian Children Are Not Speaking Their Native Language by DirewolfofStark(m): 8:23am On Mar 02, 2017 |
AirstarKane: You mean those illiterates, beggars, maiguards, maishai people? You love for them will wane when you experience the first hand violence of their religious intolerance. 1 Like |
Re: 5 Reasons Nigerian Children Are Not Speaking Their Native Language by enigma2007(m): 8:24am On Mar 02, 2017 |
I read and write my indigenous language. Will possibly learn more (Ibo & Hausa) in the future when i have the time.. P.S: I speak my language to my kids and encourage the people around me to speak the lingo to them as well... They will definitely learn English in sch.. |
Re: 5 Reasons Nigerian Children Are Not Speaking Their Native Language by eldav(m): 8:24am On Mar 02, 2017 |
Doesn't apply to the northerners. These guys value their Hausa language more than English. They prefer to communicate using Hausa to the point that if you don't understand their language you become the illiterate in their eyes, not the other way round. Even some lecturers will rather use Hausa than English to teach. I feel so much pity for other tribes, especially Igbos cos I'm one, who feel speaking their dialect is a let down. Come to the north and see clean and pretty northern girls who feel very proud to speak their language, then go to the east and see if you can, even by mistakes, see a good number of ladies conversing using Igbo,not even in their dreams. Parents ought to teach their kids their dialect FIRST before any foreign language. |
Re: 5 Reasons Nigerian Children Are Not Speaking Their Native Language by ifyalways(f): 8:24am On Mar 02, 2017 |
bentlywills: Not in my home atleast. My boys are fluent (speak, read and write) Igbo, Yoruba and twi. 1 Like |
Re: 5 Reasons Nigerian Children Are Not Speaking Their Native Language by seunny4lif(m): 8:24am On Mar 02, 2017 |
Category1:Davido is ajebo but speak and understand Yoruba wella Blame the poor people not the rich people 1 Like |
Re: 5 Reasons Nigerian Children Are Not Speaking Their Native Language by martineverest(m): 8:27am On Mar 02, 2017 |
DirewolfofStark:u are just too childish for this comment...grow up |
Re: 5 Reasons Nigerian Children Are Not Speaking Their Native Language by seunny4lif(m): 8:28am On Mar 02, 2017 |
Benjom:Funny All Germans speak as English language but will never speak with you same goes with Arab people.. I.T is in English but Japanese will tell you to speak Japanese to them if you need help |
Re: 5 Reasons Nigerian Children Are Not Speaking Their Native Language by loveanonymity(f): 8:29am On Mar 02, 2017 |
My brother it is paining me, you spoke my mind. I don't understand why you will pay money for your children to learn English Language in school and your Language that they can learn for free which is a bonus and make them understand English Language more is now vernacular even in the house. I call my dad "baami", u need to see people's reactions when they first hear me call him that, but I usually stand my ground that baami is my dad in my Language and I am not ashame to call him that. My husband better not be a "modern" man because this lady will speak her Language to her children & I don't care about English Language is the universal Language. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 5 Reasons Nigerian Children Are Not Speaking Their Native Language by jtjohn(m): 8:30am On Mar 02, 2017 |
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Re: 5 Reasons Nigerian Children Are Not Speaking Their Native Language by Horlufemi(m): 8:31am On Mar 02, 2017 |
It's good jare , they should turn into tribal warlords |
Re: 5 Reasons Nigerian Children Are Not Speaking Their Native Language by Fernandowski(m): 8:31am On Mar 02, 2017 |
nowpresence:their father |
Re: 5 Reasons Nigerian Children Are Not Speaking Their Native Language by Crowny11(f): 8:33am On Mar 02, 2017 |
Re: 5 Reasons Nigerian Children Are Not Speaking Their Native Language by Amarabae(f): 8:33am On Mar 02, 2017 |
I speak my Igbo language 55% of the time, even in my working place when I am with an easterner. 2 Likes |
Re: 5 Reasons Nigerian Children Are Not Speaking Their Native Language by Nobody: 8:36am On Mar 02, 2017 |
You are clamouring for speaking of local language right, what if all Nigerians speak local language, how do we interact apart from English? Which language would be generally acceptable? Will the citizens agree to such language? 1 Like |
Re: 5 Reasons Nigerian Children Are Not Speaking Their Native Language by damseremie(m): 8:37am On Mar 02, 2017 |
This is a serious problem with our languages going extinct We built an app for kids to help start in solving this problem It's called Teseem- First Words and it's on Google Play(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.LizziesCreations.TeseemFirstWords) and the Appstore (https://itunes.apple.com/ng/app/teseem-first-words/id1182763748?mt=8) It teaches basic words in English as well as Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba and Swahili with fun animation and a mini game
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Re: 5 Reasons Nigerian Children Are Not Speaking Their Native Language by martineverest(m): 8:40am On Mar 02, 2017 |
bettercreature:ur low self esteem smells.....too childish 1 Like |
Re: 5 Reasons Nigerian Children Are Not Speaking Their Native Language by kjhova(m): 8:42am On Mar 02, 2017 |
LordIsaac: Error! We are discussing languages here and not race. All this white this white that is a bit cringy!! |
Re: 5 Reasons Nigerian Children Are Not Speaking Their Native Language by kjhova(m): 8:44am On Mar 02, 2017 |
asuustrike2009: They don't speak English in Switzerland and the country has about 4 to 6 official languages. I haven't heard that Swiss folks went broke because they couldn't communicate with each other. 2 Likes |
Re: 5 Reasons Nigerian Children Are Not Speaking Their Native Language by akigbemaru: 8:46am On Mar 02, 2017 |
Reasons! |
Re: 5 Reasons Nigerian Children Are Not Speaking Their Native Language by victor247: 8:46am On Mar 02, 2017 |
pxjosh: This proves the need to embrace English as a universal language in order to remain relevant. 1 Like |
Re: 5 Reasons Nigerian Children Are Not Speaking Their Native Language by CellTabRepairs: 8:48am On Mar 02, 2017 |
It is a sad development more prevalent among Igbos than other tribes. **Click My Name & View That Resource You Need!** Don't wait in perpetuity for job invitations after applying! March is here already today! The thief you harbour is PROCRASTINATION! Therefore don't wait until the whole year runs out! Great dreamers don't stay idle at home. They take steps! |
Re: 5 Reasons Nigerian Children Are Not Speaking Their Native Language by bentlywills(m): 8:49am On Mar 02, 2017 |
ifyalways: Good for you ma'am ' Keep up the good work |
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