Attitudes to English: English in Nigeria Flashcards
1
Q
How many languages are spoken in N9igeria?
A
600
2
Q
What would happen in Nigerian secondary schools if you did not answer in English?
A
You would be whipped
3
Q
Name 2 areas of society that English is used in Nigeria
A
Government, Schools
4
Q
What policy was implemented in Nigeria in November 2023?
A
The first 6 years of a childs education would be taught in their mother tongue
5
Q
What could be an issue with the 6-year language school policy?
A
This must be taken into account for over 600 different languages
6
Q
Which Lingua Franca do Nigerian Schools use?
A
Pidgin English
7
Q
What is an issue with using English as a lingua franca in Nigerian schools?
A
Many students do not understand English
