What makes Philippine English unique?

Philippine English has developed a vigorous literature. It is in the process of standardization, with a variety no longer marked by regional accents associated with regional languages, but a converging variety that originates in Manila.

Why do we Filipinos love perfecting our English pronunciation?

Basically, educated Filipinos who’ve had years speaking English all the way to college learn to Americanize their accent. As a result, they master the use of linking words and contraction which makes them sound more natural.

How does Philippine English differ from American English?

In Philippine English, words which would have /ʒ/ in British or American Englishes (e.g. leisure) have /ʃ/ instead, while the British and American English sounds /θ/ and /ð/ are Philippine English /t/ and /d/ respectively.

Are Filipinos good in grammar?

ALTHOUGH most Filipinos are not native English speakers, they have little difficulty in speaking grammatically correct English. Fifty percent of the problems in English grammar are because of changes in the ending of words. This is because Filipino languages do not have words that change their endings.

Is Philippine English wrong?

“The Philippine English is not slang. It is not wrong. It is not carabao English, or any other derogatory word that’s been used over the years,” Dr. “Philippine English, just like American English or British English, or Indian English or Singapore English, are all part of the same story,” she added.

Is Philippine English is valid?

Philippine English is a legitimate nativized variety of English. It is the language used by Filipinos in controlling domains such as science and technology, the judiciary, the legislature, bureaucracy, higher education, scholarly discourse, and the like.

Is Filipino good in speaking English?

The Philippines is recognized globally as one of the largest English-speaking nations with majority of its population having at least some degree of fluency in the language. English has always been one of the official languages of the Philippines and is spoken by more than 14 million Filipinos.