Gambian English

Today, Gambian English continues to be a topic of great interest and relevance in society. With the advancement of technology and globalization, Gambian English has become an increasingly present topic in people's daily lives. Whether on a personal, social or work level, Gambian English impacts all aspects of our lives. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Gambian English, from its history and evolution to its impact today. Additionally, we will examine how Gambian English has influenced different areas and how it has generated significant changes in the way we live and relate to the world around us.

Variety of English spoken in The Gambia

Gambian English is the variety of English spoken in The Gambia. Gambian English has fewer speakers than any other variety of West African English (WAE), and shares similarities with Sierra Leonean English. The differences between Gambian English and other dialects of African English are mostly lexical and phonological. Gambian English has been influenced by various indigenous Gambian languages.

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References

1. ^ Hans-Georg Wolf; Lothar Peter; Frank Polzenhagen (2008). Focus on English: Linguistic Structure, Language Variation and Discursive Use : Studies in Honour of Peter Lucko. Leipziger Universitätsverlag. pp. 135–. ISBN 978-3-86583-157-6.
2. ^ Godfrey Mwakikagile (2010). Ethnic Diversity and Integration in The Gambia: The Land, the People and the Culture. Continental Press. pp. 85–. ISBN 978-9987-9322-2-1.
3. ^ Andy Kirkpatrick (17 June 2010). The Routledge Handbook of World Englishes. Routledge. pp. 206–. ISBN 978-1-136-95456-6.
4. ^ Kingsley Bolton; Braj B. Kachru (2006). World Englishes: Critical Concepts in Linguistics. Taylor & Francis. pp. 89–. ISBN 978-0-415-31507-4.

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