English Language is the official language in Nigeria. It is the language used in learning, administration and business. However,it remains a second language in Nigeria. Learning a second language is never easy, especially if you are learning it outside of it's native language. Nigeria is language deversified country with about 500 native languages. English Language as to be learned and mastered. The problems with learning English Language does not only have to do with speaking and writing.
These are the following problems:
1) Accent and Placement of Stresses in Spoken English: Many second language learnersof the English Language in Nigeria have a problem with the use and placement of stress in English words. They can not be blamed because the native English speakers who acquires the correct pronunciation and placement of accents have to learn it. English Language is melodious because of the rise and falls in tones, and most of the Nigerian languages are flat in tone. It takes extra cautiousness to achieve the proper accent and intonation of the English Language.
2) Lack of Learning Materials: Learners of English Language needs more than just books to learn language. Audio devices can also help them improve on how to speak, pronounce words,and also know where and when to place stress and intonation.
3) Lack of Qualified Teachers of English Language: Many English teachers are not good and competent enough in the use of English Language. When the teachersdo not have a good command of language, the students are likewise bound to a wrong understanding of it.
4) Non- English Speaking Environment: Although English Language is the official language in Nigeria,it is still not the most common language. It is used in formal settings like; schools, offices,banks,courts etc, but it's hard to figure out that English Language is not commonly used in markets places,homes,social and religious gatherings,and within the neighborhood.
English Language can not be restricted,so make sure you learn right,use the right words accurately, always make sure you use a dictionary for any vocabulary words you seem not to understand and improvement shall be yours.
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