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1. www.languageconnections.com › blog › how-the-englishHow the English Language Became the Global Lingua Franca

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   For a free quote or to learn more about our services visit www.languageconnections.com. Language Connections LLC, 2001 Beacon Street, Suite 105, Boston, MA 02135 Phone: +1-617-731-3510 Email: service@languageconnections.com. Let’s explore the historical steps that led to the adoption of the English language as the current international language.

2. medium.com › @cba › why-english-language-isWhy English Language Is Considered The Lingua Franca In Nigeria

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   English is used as the language of instruction in schools, business transactions, and government affairs. Nigeria’s diverse linguistic background and colonial history make English the lingua ...

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   Why is English a language in Nigeria?

   • The English language in Nigeria, as noted earlier, was not first introduced to serve as the country’s lingua franca but as a means of conducting missionary activities. The amalgamation of the northern and southern protectorates allowed English to thrive in Nigeria.

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   Is English a lingua franca in Nigeria?

   • Banjo ( 1970) argues that English was not initially planned to be a lingua franca in Nigeria but an official language in government, the media, and the teaching of the Christian doctrines, especially in the southern part of Nigeria.

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   Which language performs the most function in Nigeria?

   • Out of the over 500 indigenous languages and the three major exoglossic languages (English, French, and Arabic) in Nigeria, English is the language that performs the most function because it “provides access to most important scientific, technological, and cross-cultural domains of knowledge and interaction” (Kachru, 2017, p. 97).

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   Why is English a global lingua franca?

   • The ascendancy of English as a global lingua franca is a phenomenon intricately woven into the fabric of British colonial history. Its roots can be traced to the 16th century when British explorations and subsequent colonization laid the groundwork for the nation’s maritime dominance (Kennedy, 2017 ).

   English language hegemony: retrospect and prospect

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4. www.researchgate.net › publication › 324755175_Use(PDF) Use and Relevance of English as Nigeria's Official ...

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   The paper found that English language is a foreign and an imposed one, it has so far been the most expedient language for Nigeria"s politics, administration and lingua franca, has on one ways ...

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   Jun 15, 2022 · The aftermath of the British overseas trade and exploration saw the spread of English to other parts of the world, especially in Africa, in what has been described as “Eurocentric [Anglocentric]... Full article: On the parameters of the power of English in Nigeria: A bottom-up approach towards revitalizing Nigerian languages

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7. www.cfr.org › blog › nigeria-making-its-mark-englishNigeria Making Its Mark on the English Language

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   It also drives language use. Nigeria’s population is currently about 200 million and is expected to reach 450 million by mid-century. Though English is the only official language, there are some ...

8. www.nature.com › articles › s41599/024/02821-zEnglish language hegemony: retrospect and prospect - Nature

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   Feb 26, 2024 · The ascendancy of English as a global lingua franca is a phenomenon intricately woven into the fabric of British colonial history. Its roots can be traced to the 16th century when British ...

9. www.sciencedirect.com › science › articleThe Phenomenon of Linguistic Globalization: English as the ...

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   Oct 28, 2014 · The nature of English as the Global Lingua Franca The notion of “English as the Global Language†reflects a completely new phenomenon, even though many researchers of the use of the English language for international communication had undertaken a series of research studies of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) as distinct from research ...