Attitudes to English: English in Nigeria

Question 1

How many languages are spoken in Nigeria?

Answer 1

600

Question 2

What would happen in Nigerian secondary schools if you did not answer in English?

Answer 2

You would be whipped

Question 3

What policy was implemented in Nigeria in 2023?

Answer 3

The first 6 years of a childs education would be taught in their mother tongue

Question 4

What could be an issue with the 6-year language school policy?

Answer 4

This must be taken into account for over 600 different languages

Question 5

Which Lingua Franca do Nigerian Schools use?

Answer 5

Pidgin English

Question 6

What is an issue with using English as a lingua franca in Nigerian schools?

Answer 6

Many students do not understand English

Question 7

What have Nigerian Tutors done as a response to the desire to learn a British English accent?

Answer 7

They have created sessions to teach people

Question 8

What percentage of all Nigerians speak English?

Answer 8

50%

Question 9

What is the main demographic of clients for learning a British English Accent?

Answer 9

Children of rich people

Question 10

What does the main demographic of students for learning a British English accent show?

Answer 10

There is an aspect of prestige to the British English accent