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5 days ago · English as a Global Lingua Franca. English as a Global Lingua Franca. As English spreads rapidly across the globe, it has emerged as a global lingua franca, dominating language use in many contexts. This widespread adoption of English has led to a shift in language dominance, where English is increasingly preferred over local languages.
1 day ago · A Tagalog speaker, recorded in South Africa.. Tagalog (/ t ə ˈ ɡ ɑː l ɒ ɡ /, tə-GAH-log; [tɐˈɡaːloɡ]; Baybayin: ᜆᜄᜎᜓᜄ᜔) is an Austronesian language spoken as a first language by the ethnic Tagalog people, who make up a quarter of the population of the Philippines, and as a second language by the majority.
2 days ago · Ilocano (also Ilokano; / iːloʊˈkɑːnoʊ /; [6] Ilocano: Pagsasao nga Ilokano) is an Austronesian language spoken in the Philippines, primarily by Ilocano people and as a lingua franca by the Igorot people and also by the native settlers of Cagayan Valley. It is the third most-spoken native language in the country.
4 days ago · Tagalog.com: A Comprehensive Filipino Language Dictionary. Tagalog.com is a reliable online dictionary that provides an extensive collection of 80,000 Filipino words and 20,000 example sentences with pronunciation by native speakers. This vast resource enables learners to build a solid foundation in the Filipino language.
4 days ago · Cultural Note: Although the word “Filipino” is acceptable in Filipino (the Philippine language), most Filipinos will still say Pilipino when referring to a Filipino person while speaking in Filipino/Tagalog. For example: “ Ako ay Pilipino .” (“I am Filipino.”)
4 days ago · Globalization has led to a significant shift towards English language dominance in the Philippines. This is evident in the increasing use of English in education, business, and media. As a result, the Filipino language is being used less frequently in formal and informal settings. Globalization Leads to Language Shift.
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5 days ago · Tagalog refers to a people and to their language. 1. The Tagalogs (the Tagalog people) live in Manila and nearby areas. 2. The Tagalog language is the basis of the Filipino national language. When you ask a native of the Philippines what the country’s official language is, the answer will be “Filipino.”. This is because the constitution ...
