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RUIZ, LANCE ANDREY
SALOMON, EUNICE JEZREEL
TOLENTINO, ANGEL CLARISE
URAG, FRANCIS GABRIEL
VARGAS, CZARINA JAMICAH

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Correct Language, Especially Among Filipino Users of English 

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The Philippines is known worldwide as one of the largest English-speaking countries. Most of its people can speak English at least a little bit. English has always been one of the Philippines' official languages, and more than 14 million Filipinos can say it. It is the language of business and law and is also the primary language used in schools. Additionally, the Philippines' ability to speak and write fluently in English has made it the world's top voice outsourcing destination, surpassing India in 2012. More foreign English learners are coming to the area due to the availability of inexpensive but high-quality English as a Second Language (ESL) programs in the area.

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Correct Language, Especially Among Filipino Users of English 

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Correct Language, Especially Among Filipino Users of English 

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"Part of what we do is share with partner countries all over the world the best ways to teach and learn English." English has a special place in the education system of the Philippines and keeping high standards of English is very important for the economy and future growth of the country. Mr. Thomas says, "We're looking forward to working with partners on more projects to help teach and learn English here."

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Did you also know that Filipinos' mastery of the English language has become a significant benefit in the global marketplace? Client service BPO and KPO centers proliferate throughout the Philippines. Although India was once the birthplace of call centers, it has now been overtaken by the Philippines.  An excellent communicator isn't only someone who can produce well-crafted and grammatically clear, and precise phrases. An excellent communicator is one who is able to listen to a customer's point of view with both ears. If you're running a company, you need a team that can communicate effectively in the workplace.

In addition, Filipinos are noted for their generosity and kindness, not merely their fluency in English. These people are an ideal fit for organizations wishing to employ customer service and other back-office functions.

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Correct Language, Especially Among Filipino Users of English 

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“Our future teachers should ensure that English is a means of communication, rather than a set of facts to be learned,” says Dr. Alonzo. The Dean of the University of the Philippines College of Education, Dr. Rosario Alonzo, says that the College makes sure this happens by teaching its students that English is a skill that can be used to communicate. Students in education classes learn about learner-centered teaching and how to give students meaningful tasks to do in English.

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On the other hand, written communication is something that Filipinos are so difficult to handle, specifically in terms of writing formality. Primarily when pressure collaborates with it, it will be a poor outcome. We Filipinos tend to have that confusion and baffling when in written communication. Some Filipinos are good at written communication in English, but some are poor in English but good at Tagalog, and vice versa. Well, you know, you can't tell. Most of it is that Filipinos have difficulty handling English, written, and oral communication. It is due to the lack of education, especially regarding the Philippines' second official language, English.

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During the first ten years of education, exposure towards the English language provides the idea that learners have learned to communicate well via language schooling. On the other hand, the foundation for their language comprehension is found in the regular use of the Filipino language in everyday conversational settings.  Whenever it comes to oral presentations, reporting, and perhaps even informal conversation, many Filipino students are indeed hesitant to use the English language because of their lack of familiarity with the language. Students are restrained by one of life's most enriching experiences: interacting with others through conversation.

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Both Filipino and English are recognized as validated languages in the Philippines. Tagalog is the more widely spoken of the two since it's the national language. In fact, English is much more excellent for Filipinos than a lesson or a curriculum in the class. Second only to Filipino as the official language is English, which is utilized in public and private education and business. The Philippines is ranked No. 18 among non-native English-speaking nations in the world, with an EF EPI score of 592 and a position of No. 2 out of 24 in Asia, as per EF's English Proficiency Index (2022). As non-native English speakers, Filipinos are well-positioned to make use of their fluency in the language

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In addition, it is also noticeable that Philippine English is usually compared to American English. Some of the examples involve:

Filipino English - American English

Comfort room (C.R.) - Bathroom

Soft drink - Soda

Rubber shoes - Sneakers

Gas - Gasoline

Cabinet - Closet

Pharmacy - Drugstore

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Correct Language In Relation with Culture

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Correct Language In Relation with Culture

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Culture has always been linked to the concept of language development in each country. In fact, anthropologists explain how culture covers a broad area of every human’s life. Thus, language is evidently a relevant part of it as it encompasses communication among the members of society (Britannica, n.d.). Its “correctness” in terms of usage, however, still depends on how a specific nation learns and uses the English language.

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Correct Language In Relation with Culture

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Correct Language In Relation with Culture

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In the Philippines, English is typically not the official language of Filipinos. However, citizens are often regarded as one of the most fluent populations. The country is also among the biggest English-speaking countries around the globe, ranking 15th out of the 80 countries in the EF English Proficiency Index during the year 2017 (Mariñas, 2021). There are many acceptable reasons why most Filipinos acquire the English language even though it is not their mother tongue. This has primarily involved education and knowledge of western culture.

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Correct Language In Relation with Culture

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Correct Language In Relation with Culture

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Because of the history of the Philippines, particularly during the colonization, the country has experienced being the “melting pot” of several cultures, especially the American (Mariñas, 2021). Ever since, the educational system in Philippine schools has been employing the English language in their subjects—gaining an advantage not only in the quality of education but also for business and tourism purposes.

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Cabigon, M. (2015, November 29). State of English in the Philippines: Should we be concerned British Council. Retrieved June 2, 2022, from https://www.britishcouncil.ph/teach/state-english-philippines-should-we-be-concerned-2

Caunca, E. (2022, March 14). Philippine English Words - Philippine English Vs American Vs British English. HubPages. Retrieved June 2, 2022, from https://discover.hubpages.com/literature/Philippine-English-Compare-to-American-and-British-English

Chan, R. (2019, June 19). How Filipinos’ English Language Communication Skills Become a Strategic Business Advantage. EnterPH. Retrieved from https://enterph.com/blog/filipinos-english-language-skills-strategic-business-advantage/

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Ingre and Basil (2016) specified the native speakers as the ones who are an advantage side when it comes to speaking the English language. The native speakers are accustomed to the language that they can easily create a sentence in mind and deliver it confidently. But as for, non-native speakers tend to master the grammar in detail as some are eager to learn. Like for someone who goes to school and not. People who go to school have the advantage of learning English in detail while those who don’t, they learn through experience.

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EF. (2022, January 10). EF English Proficiency Index - Philippines. Retrieved from https://www.ef.com/wwen/epi/regions/asia/philippines/

Ingre, D., & Basil, R. (2016). eBook: Engineering Communication: A Practical Guide to Workplace Communications for Engineers (2nd Edition). Cengage Learning US. https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/books/9781305887183

Mariñas, J. (2021, July 28). 3 Reasons Why The Philippines is One of the Top English-Proficient Countries for Business.
Cloudemployee.Co.Uk. Retrieved June 2, 2022, from https://cloudemployee.co.uk/blog/it-outsourcing/why-philippines-for-business

Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Native speaker. In Merriam-Webster.com dictionary. Retrieved June 1, 2022, from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/native%20speaker

Pabalate, N. (2021, August 25). Dear parents, don't let our National Language Die. Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 2, 2022, from https://mb.com.ph/2021/08/25/dear-parents-dont-let-our-national-language-die/

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In summary, most proficient English speakers believe some "correct" language differences reflect local or social identity, and correctness isolates speakers. Even with systematized pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary, some can be excluded. Digital media complicates defining "natives," "mother tongue," and "mother-tongue speakers." International communication mixes formal and informal language use, written and oral genres, challenging "native speakers" who speak and write "properly." Conventions and programming interacts (Digital Society Blog, 2020). Also, the Philippines is known as one of the English-speaking countries. While the Philippines is proficient in English, its competitive advantage is questioned. Stakeholders agreed the government must improve English instruction for the workforce (Cabigon, 2015). Some urban Filipinos prefer English and western culture, losing its own patriotism.

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Difference between Native and Non-Native Speakers

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Difference between Native and Non-Native Speakers

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The first sub-topic will start by defining the two, the native and non-native speakers. As to Miriam Webster (n.d.), a native speaker is a person who learned to speak their birthplace’s language when they were young, while a non-native speaker is an opposite. Non-native speakers, on the other hand, are the ones who learned a language as a second language but spoke another language as their mother tongue.

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Difference between Native and Non-Native Speakers

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The Philippines is known as one of the largest English-speaking countries, and most subjects are taught in English. Since English is the most used language in the country alongside their first language, they are able to create a conversation with people in both languages. Still, since some Filipino’s first language is not English, they tend to hold back and be shy, worrying about grammar mistakes. These days, more parents are choosing English as their child’s first language rather than Filipino, especially in the Visayas region, due to this reason (Pabalate, 2021).