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Re: Why Do Nigerian Parents See Pidgin English As "Bad English"? by laivwire(m): 5:01pm On Jul 26, 2023 |
That's because it's a broken version of English. Same way people miscommunicate other languages across the world. There's pidgin french, pidgin German etc And it's as a result of semi literate to non literate people trying to speak the language without learning it. Way back in school, my roommate educated me on the importance of speaking languages correctly without the filler phrases and slangs and it has helped me a great deal. Wonder why people flunk IELTS repeatedly and some pass it at one go? Or why some people spend years in the western world and still can't construct simple sentences? minding the fact that communication skills are one of the most important skills to master in the job market today. I'd rather have my kids consciously speak Queen's English and their local dialects as two distinct languages than to speak just pidgin. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerian Parents See Pidgin English As "Bad English"? by achimendy(m): 5:03pm On Jul 26, 2023 |
kokoBoii: With the English we still have a lot of mathematics wizards in Nigeria and outside Nigeria, what's your point?? You never really tell us wetin make you no sabi mathematics o. 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Nigerian Parents See Pidgin English As "Bad English"? by kogi2010: 5:03pm On Jul 26, 2023 |
i was in south africa some years back and i find out that when ever i speak pigin dey always try to imitate me and i ask why they said thy love it especially when we say i no get na i dey ur side i want go eat etc and was feeling like a champ, but come down to naija na rubbish |
Re: Why Do Nigerian Parents See Pidgin English As "Bad English"? by Sassyp(m): 5:12pm On Jul 26, 2023 |
Imagine being a Nigerian nd not know how to speak Pidgin...God forbid.. kokoBoii: 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Nigerian Parents See Pidgin English As "Bad English"? by babaRUNtinz(m): 5:27pm On Jul 26, 2023 |
Translate "your head no correct" for English, you go know say English no too easy. |
Re: Why Do Nigerian Parents See Pidgin English As "Bad English"? by Timular: 5:29pm On Jul 26, 2023 |
Because our parents are not proud of what they have. Neo-colonialism, we always believe that the white are better than us. Self inferiority, always disturb our parents 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Nigerian Parents See Pidgin English As "Bad English"? by Acidosis(m): 5:30pm On Jul 26, 2023 |
Studying in Delta state and residing among Uhrobo/Warri indigenes influenced my English language in a way that I have grown to adore. I feel happier and more at ease when I communicate in pidgin (usually with friends I made from way back). 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerian Parents See Pidgin English As "Bad English"? by oakenfold: 5:32pm On Jul 26, 2023 |
Because it is bad English. You don't want kids confused while learning English in their formative years. After you don pass your WAEC and JAMB, you can speak all the Pidgin you want. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerian Parents See Pidgin English As "Bad English"? by isabi2lof: 5:33pm On Jul 26, 2023 |
Exactly what Seyi was telling Doyin as at yesterday, I really love how Seyi answered her , we ain't proud of our own heritage.. |
Re: Why Do Nigerian Parents See Pidgin English As "Bad English"? by Swissli(f): 5:36pm On Jul 26, 2023 |
Common Sense, Origin |
Re: Why Do Nigerian Parents See Pidgin English As "Bad English"? by Pinkyposh(f): 5:57pm On Jul 26, 2023 |
Would you like your children to be speaking Pidgin English at all times? 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Nigerian Parents See Pidgin English As "Bad English"? by musicwriter(m): 6:23pm On Jul 26, 2023 |
Cassandraloius: Your unitemized reason is actually the cause. The other three are effects. The whole purpose white people gave us language, education religion is to undervalue ourselves and anything we create. If Britain came to Africa with pidgin English, we'll be jumping upon ourselves competing who shall speak the best pidgin..... as we do right now in English, and our brothers and sisters enslaved in neighboring countries by France do for French. |
Re: Why Do Nigerian Parents See Pidgin English As "Bad English"? by Alcoron: 6:25pm On Jul 26, 2023 |
Pidgin English is a horrible variant of English language. And if you were taught mathematics in pidgin you would have failed more woefully. Stopping looking for excuses. Mathematics is not easy. Pidgin English is good for say copywriting. |
Re: Why Do Nigerian Parents See Pidgin English As "Bad English"? by Blackdisciple(m): 6:33pm On Jul 26, 2023 |
Because we have been brain washed by the white just as they have brain washed us with white wedding that all nigerian girls are dying for, we speak their language but they don't speak ours. It is understandable that they imposed English on us so that we and them can understand eachother while communicating but it shouldn't be our official language. Official languages should be based on states and regions in nigeria... 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Nigerian Parents See Pidgin English As "Bad English"? by poseidon12: 6:34pm On Jul 26, 2023 |
It's bad English of course. |
Re: Why Do Nigerian Parents See Pidgin English As "Bad English"? by dreu2fine(m): 6:37pm On Jul 26, 2023 |
kokoBoii: |
Re: Why Do Nigerian Parents See Pidgin English As "Bad English"? by mastermaestro(m): 7:02pm On Jul 26, 2023 |
Sinof: Thank you for a lecture well delivered. Internet has given many people cheap opportunity to spread flawed opinions. That's why when I read some naive comments like the one you addressed, I instantly lose the interest to respond. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerian Parents See Pidgin English As "Bad English"? by MatrixCircle: 7:03pm On Jul 26, 2023 |
When you travel out you will know the importance of pidgin English. That's our way of communication among Naija make Oyibo no understanding us especially at work. |
Re: Why Do Nigerian Parents See Pidgin English As "Bad English"? by Onewazobia(m): 7:33pm On Jul 26, 2023 |
kokoBoii: |
Re: Why Do Nigerian Parents See Pidgin English As "Bad English"? by Hotice085: 7:44pm On Jul 26, 2023 |
kokoBoii: Lies |
Re: Why Do Nigerian Parents See Pidgin English As "Bad English"? by masterduba(m): 7:52pm On Jul 26, 2023 |
As an active academic writer, I don't think writing in pidgin would endear me to a prospective client who wants to see proof of my language competency during our first chat. 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Nigerian Parents See Pidgin English As "Bad English"? by HRMK: 7:59pm On Jul 26, 2023 |
BUT IS IT GOOD ENGLISH?CAN YOU PASS ANY ENGLISH EXAM WITH IT?IF NOT. OF WHAT USE IS IT? |
Re: Why Do Nigerian Parents See Pidgin English As "Bad English"? by Gmajor(m): 8:40pm On Jul 26, 2023 |
kokoBoii:Why do you say that? Reading and writing local languages is something you learn in school. A lot of culture and tradition is also covered in school |
Re: Why Do Nigerian Parents See Pidgin English As "Bad English"? by samsard(m): 8:45pm On Jul 26, 2023 |
illicit:Most of my cousins speak pristine English when they want and they still speak pidgin fluently. This is nothing but faux elitism. We are capable of speaking more than one language properly. |
Re: Why Do Nigerian Parents See Pidgin English As "Bad English"? by illicit(m): 8:47pm On Jul 26, 2023 |
samsard: Yeah sure There are always exceptions to every norms or situations There's something called Language interference, it's a whole course in Linguistics I am a Linguist |
Re: Why Do Nigerian Parents See Pidgin English As "Bad English"? by Vulcan24(m): 8:57pm On Jul 26, 2023 |
Have u seen how non English speaking countries always struggle to express themselves? Wats the value of knowledge if it can't be expressed, communicated and transfered to others ? Think deep on y there is development in sci & tech in one language - English 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Why Do Nigerian Parents See Pidgin English As "Bad English"? by hardon1(m): 9:58pm On Jul 26, 2023 |
finallybusy: How do pidgin English speakers look like. They are no different from those who speak English. Believe it or not, you cannot undermine pidgin, it's Nigeria's number 1 unofficial language. And I see noting wrong with it. It is a free and easy language We have electronic and print media dedicated to Pidgin. In fifty years time, I see Nigeria adopting it as official language. When I have kids, in as much as I want them to learn English language, I would also want them to understand and relate In pidgin, as well as my local language |
Re: Why Do Nigerian Parents See Pidgin English As "Bad English"? by Legendre2(m): 10:12pm On Jul 26, 2023 |
Sinof: What is the name of Messi's indigenous language? |
Re: Why Do Nigerian Parents See Pidgin English As "Bad English"? by masterpiecer(m): 10:28pm On Jul 26, 2023 |
Pigdin English does not have grammatical structure, hence it cannot be well expressed in terms of teaching certain subject in the sciences. It is mostly filled with expressions and slangs, it is colloquial and unstructured. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Why Do Nigerian Parents See Pidgin English As "Bad English"? by SeriouslySense(m): 12:28am On Jul 27, 2023 |
I have no problem with either or any option, just speak out clearly and let me understand the meaning of the words, be it in queens English or pidgin or local language, and that would do. It should not be a reason to label people. And its not relevant to use it as a yardstick to label people. You can speak alien English too, as long as its audible, structured and easy to understand. . I would even encourage you to speak Alien English as long as its well expressed. |
Re: Why Do Nigerian Parents See Pidgin English As "Bad English"? by member13(m): 3:43am On Jul 27, 2023 |
Sinof: Sir, the language spoken in Argentina is Spanish. Messi's indigenous language is also Spanish. Where do you guys get these lies from? Of course, the Spanish spoken in Argentina sounds different, like comparing American English and British English, but they are essentially the same. Messi never learnt Spanish; he grew up speaking it in Argentina like every other Argentine. |
Re: Why Do Nigerian Parents See Pidgin English As "Bad English"? by Acidosis(m): 3:52am On Jul 27, 2023 |
masterduba: Depends on the "prospective" client. Some people get paid writing in pidgin, yoruba, igbo, etc. A lot of them are in the media, including international organisations like BBC, Amnesty International, Google, etc. As far as these organisations are concerned, pidgin English is another language, a mode of communication. 1 Like |
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