Philippine English
Philippine English is a variety of English used in the Philippines. It is a legacy of the country's history under American colonialism from 1898 to 1946. It is widely used in education, business, and media in the Philippines.
History[edit | edit source]
The use of English in the Philippines dates back to the American colonial period when the United States established a government-sponsored education system. This system used English as the medium of instruction, a policy which has been continued to the present day.
Characteristics[edit | edit source]
Philippine English shares many similarities with American English, due to the American influence on the country's education system. However, it also has its own unique characteristics, influenced by the Philippine languages and culture. These include differences in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar.
Pronunciation[edit | edit source]
The pronunciation of Philippine English is largely non-rhotic, with a significant influence from the native Philippine languages. This results in certain phonetic and phonological differences from other varieties of English.
Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
The vocabulary of Philippine English includes many words and phrases that are not found in other varieties of English. These include words borrowed from Philippine languages, as well as English words that have developed unique meanings in the Philippines.
Grammar[edit | edit source]
The grammar of Philippine English also shows influence from the native Philippine languages. This can be seen in the use of certain grammatical structures that are not common in other varieties of English.
Usage[edit | edit source]
Philippine English is widely used in the Philippines, particularly in education, business, and media. It is also used in government and law, and is one of the official languages of the Philippines.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
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