₦airaland Forum

Dahunsipaul:
Does anyone know if there’s any gb WhatsApp for iPhones?

SEGLIZ:
you are such a good friend, very selfless indeed. Jesus continue to reward you in all that is yours.

he needs phonics, with phonics he is good to go. even the impaired are doing well this, I could have being of help though I don't know you distance.

venatus25:
Don't just help by listing words and their spelling, he won't be able to remember all the spellings.
In this very case you need take him back to the fundamental which include the 26 letter of the alphabet which comprises of the 5 vowels and 21 consonants, teach him the sound each vowel and consonant carries and how they are being combined to produce a unique sound or word.
After this is done you can proceed to giving him example of words when combined by starting with two letter words then upgrade gradually to more letters word and also show him how to seperate letters when trying to pronounce complex letter words, example: mo-bi-li-za-tion, ca-me-ra, etc. Don't be in hurry, ensure he fully understand each step before proceedings to another step. If he is living in or could visit Akwa ibom state, I will personally volunteer to help him out at lease for a day.
In my secondary school days, I've help 3 of my friends with similar problem.

Gambit23:
Meet a primary school English teacher.

FORWARDEVERLY:
Well, I didn't say it to Mock poly graduates..
I just stated known FACTS..
As for your friend, first of all, he needs to be willing to learn, cos if he is not, then anything you are doing to help him can not be appreciated and is dead on arrival..
If he is willing, then teach him and be strict on the routine..
He would adjust and improve with time..
All the best to him and you.
Cheers..

FORWARDEVERLY:
Tomorrow now, if we say poly graduates cannot and should not be compared to Uni graduates..
Una go start to Wail...
Oh.. I remember back then, for those of us that went to Fed Uni, if you no get 200 you no go even near school gate for Aptitude test..
And you no fit use guess work score 200 above for jamb. Quote me anywhere anyday..
Op, you friend should go back to Primary 5

geunik:
Record the lecture. Download video and audio and let him listen to them. But the writing part is a problem. Even if he understands the lecture audio and videos, putting them into writing is a most

CeokRicchezza:
Do you know phonics? If you don't, try to read up on phonics and study the 42 sounds and use that to teach him how to read. Queen premier won't help him at all. All you need is a good instructor or yourself that can explain how sounds works. From there, he will be able to pick words by listening to the sounds

bigtt76:


For some reasons many can read the bible but can't read any other book ...I don't know why. They can also speak very good English or so it may sound to listeners but they can't actually decipher what they mean.

It may because they read along with the pastor during church service and are able to make their way through reading it on their own but can't do so with any other book.

As for dashing me as BF ...won't mind and would've helped him improved more

optm:
He's most likely having a learning disability called dyslexia. Go read more on it and see support communities your friend can benefit from

sisisioge:
It's a common phenomenon in Nigeria. That guy would eventually graduate with "helps" and become unemployable tomorrow or even a bad entrepreneur if he doesnt address the issue now. Now that he has opened up, his problem is half solved.


Let him get Queens premiere and brighter grammar book 1 to 4 as well as start using YouTube to learn to read and write sensibly. He could search for "reading in english for beginners", "writing in English for beginers", etc...The guy will learn how to read well within 1 year if he stays consistent and thank you for being such a good friend. A problem shared is half solved, all that remains is his own resolve to resolve the matter

By the way, I grew up in the north, speak really good English with a little trace of the northern tongue but didnt really learn to read until I was in primary 4. Afterwards, I read almost everything

Obakashdee:
How he take pass jamb, seems the sickness just started

Volkswagen90:
Olu is not fair o,so u bring my matter here,don't ever come to me again,i don't need ur help,so u don't know I dey nairaland.

bigtt76:
He needs to listen and watch more YouTube English Language training videos. You can search for those that will enable him read along and also get a notebook with which he can also be writing down what is being taught in the videos. That way he practices both reading comprehension and writing.

Why I asked if he was a born again is because jokes apart, they rarely want to read or study anything other than the Bible or listen to language training videos but would rather spend hours listening to their pastors and read the Bible. Not that it's not good but most times these pastors don't use the correct tenses while preaching and you latch on it. Then again the Bible (aside from the New English Version) is written in old English format.

Your friend needs to dedicate more time to this and trust me he will be better off within the shortest possible time. All the best and God bless you for assisting him.

oluwafreshkid:
You ever heard of dyslexia?

DMCY:
@OP, please read up on dyslexia a little that might be his problem.

ruggedtimi:
You self u cannot write well ...Most of my class mates back then at the University couldn't write simple sentences and correct spellings... Nobody perfect sha

Freestainworld:
You are a good friend, never let your guards down on him or give up, it's usually not easy to read and Write if a child fails to comprehend that at an earlier stage of his or her development not to talk of an adult, just be patient, start with those easier words like " come, go, table, you, us etc" he will pick up with time.

OlayemiAshraf:
He might have "reading disorder "

bigtt76:
Is he a born again? Na dem sabi speak all big big grammar but can't read or write

illicit:
Is he a native speaker?

How did he get to pass sch exams, WAEC and JAMB UTME anyway

He needs a specialist

prezee1:
Nigerian police are working unless they tied thier hand with a remote control from Abuja

moscobabs:
That gender killed Usifo

That gender lured Nmamdi Kanu

That gender led the DSS operation to Igboho's house.

Fear the gender

Rozcol:
So we have them on Nairaland too lol

Cvclue11:
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Offer to assist. Volunteering for new initiatives, offering to help with projects, and taking on more responsibility are all excellent methods to gain (or preserve) job stability. It will also benefit you because the more jobs outside of your comfort zone you take on, the more you will learn and progress

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Maintain a positive attitude.
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