However, with the introduction of the English language in 1842, these numerous languages have influenced, or if we might say, interfered in the way Nigerians use language on the lexical, grammatical and phonological levels of communication. Nigeria is a diverse and multi-ethnic country with about four hundred and ten (410) languages (Uguru, 2003). Therefore the language of wider communication of a country is crucial to the progress and growth of that nation, even academically. Language is used to communicate ideas through the process of thinking, translated to either speech or writing. The above citation explores the powers of language as a tool for communication and creative thought. ![]() It is an indispensable aspect of communication. Ithas very strong basics for creative thought and without it there would be no meaningful progress in civilization and culture (Otagburuagu and Okorji, 2003). Language is a very important factor in the educational process. As such it is said that ‘language is culture’ and none can be separated from each other. It is true that the culture and values of the people are embedded in the language they speak. In this instance a foreign language (English) left its native environment and met with another language or languages (Nigerian indigenous languages). It is a second language because Nigerians already had their first language or Mother Tongue (L1) before the incursion of this foreign language called ‘English’ into the country. The English language in Nigeria is a second language. OF LAGOS STATESĬlick here to Get this Complete Project Chapter 1-5 ![]() Full Project – IMPACT OF NIGERIAN PIDGIN ON THE WRITTEN ENGLISH OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN YABA, LAGOS-MAINLAND L.G.A.
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