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What type of English do Liberians speak?
pidgin English
English serves as the official Liberian language, and an estimated 3 million people speak the form of pidgin English known as Liberian Kreyol language or Liberian Pidgin English.
Why do they speak English in Liberia?
“To communicate with each other, they had to speak a common language,” Singler says. “So the war promoted English across Liberia.” The result is a mixture of early pidgin English with a lot of influences from African-Americans and standard English, Singler says.
Do most Liberians speak English?
Liberia, 83\% Here, English is actually the official language, although curiously, it is not generally the first language of most locals. Instead, more than 30 languages are spoken, which can be grouped into four families: Mande, Kru, Mel, and Gola.
Why do Liberians sound American?
A general form of “Liberian” English does exist, much like Nigerian English or Ghanaian English. But Americo-Liberian English is different in that the people who speak it natively are descendants of African-Americans from the 1800s and therefore retain that accent mixed with indigenous sounds.
Is Liberian English pidgin?
Liberian Pidgin English is one of the pidgin languages created in West Africa in the region of Liberia.
What is Liberia language?
English
Liberia/Official languages
More than two dozen languages are spoken in Liberia. English is the official language. Predominant languages include Kpelle, Bassa, Grebo, Dan, Kru, Mano, Loma, and Mandingo (spoken by the Malinke).
Do all Liberians speak English?
Liberia is a multilingual country where more than 20 tribal languages are spoken. English is the official language. Kpelle-speaking people are in the majority. The native languages can be grouped in four language families: Mande, Kru, Mel, and the divergent language Gola.
How do you say thank you in Liberian?
“Th” is often pronounced like a “T”, and so “think” becomes “tink”, and “Thank You” becomes “tank you”.
What does Jue mean in Liberian?
lmao jue is Liberian slang for significant other.