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For many years, all public education in the Philippines was taught entirely in English. The exception, of course, was classes in which the Tagalog language was being taught. And so, Filipino public school graduates from that era are already fairly fluent in English. How much additional English training they would need is debatable; however, since English is a second language even for them, whatever additional training they get probably couldn't hurt.
Filipino public school students today, though, are taught everything in Tagalog; and they mostly only speak English in classes which teach English. Of course, it also depends on the province: in some provinces, English is still the language in which pretty much everything is taught. But, by and large, across the country, English is no longer something that Filipino students are as forced to learn and use as it once was. And so for graduates of public schools from that current era, then additional English training could be beneficial, indeed.
There are many online (meaning, in this case, on the internet) courses -- some of them free, some of them for a fee -- which help non-English-speaking persons how to read, write and speak English... and it's very important to learn all three things! Some of these online courses are very good, and others... well... not so much.
The truth is that with language courses, it really just depends on how much work the student is willing to put into it. If the student is not truly motivated to learn, then s/he will work through the course with no enthusiasm, and at its end, s/he won't really have learned very much. That's true with most kinds of schooling, frankly; but it's particularly true of language courses. If the student takes it very, very seriously; and if s/he finds more than one language course, and learns everything it has to teach, then it could be very beneficial, indeed.
The best kind of computer-based language training, though, is not necessarily via the Internet. Don't get me wrong, some of what's out there on the Internet is very, very good. However, the hands-down best language training on a computer is that provided by the "Rosetta Stone" brand language learning products. Yes, they're expensive... and that, in fact, is a huge downside. However, some public libraries have the Rosetta Stone brand computer language software, and so it may be used on a computer at the library for free.
Rosetta Stone language learning software is mostly what the US State Department is now using to train persons who are about to become foreign diplomats. For example, if a natural born, English-only-speaking American is suddenly appointed to a position at a US embassy in Another Country, said person is required to use the Rosetta Stone brand language learning software to learn the language of whatever country in which s/he's about to begin working.
The Rosetta Stone brand language learning system has three levels: Beginning, intermediate and advanced. A Filipino who has had at least some exposure to English (and most Filipinos have), may not necessarily get a lot of benefit from the beginning level Rosetta Stone English software, but s/he most likely would from the intermediate and, especially, the advanced levels. S/he should definitely work through all three levels, though -- even the beginning one -- just to make sure that s/he has all those beginning skills before moving on to the intermediate level. And, again, the advanced level should be particularly useful to most Filipinos.
Rosetta Stone brand language learning software also comes with CDs for listening to drills and examples, and for additional practice, on a CD player, or on ones iPod, or on one's smartphone.
I am not a Rosetta Stone employee, and I have no relationship, whatsoever, with the company or its product. I gain nothing from recommending it, here. But I just happen to know that Rosetta Stone, albeit expensive, is best-of-breed when it comes to language learning software. There is, frankly, nothing as good as it anywhere on the Internet. Yes, some of what's on the Internet is very, very good; but none of it is quite as good as Rosetta Stone. Period.
Filipinos can also learn a lot from watching English-language television programming... especially news programs. I know many Filipinos. I am, in fact, married to one; one who was born and raised in the Philippines. One thing I notice about Filipinos is that they tend to be very insular, and like to watch only the Filipino TV channels. All of that is fine, but it will not help them to fully integrate into American culture. And, trust me, fully integrating into American culture is something that any immigrant absolutely must do if s/he expects to be as successful and happy in American life as s/he would like to be. And so s/he must force herself/himself to watch as much American television as possible -- especially news programming -- and to not so do for entertainment as much as to learn the language. They actually need to focus on the language part of it as they watch. It's amazing how much they can learn from that...
...especially after they have worked all the way through all three levels of the Rosetta Stone brand language learning system!
What else can I help you with?
Benefits that Filipinos get from speaking in English?
It is better to learn to speak in English not only for the Filipinos but for everyone else since English is a universal language. Learning to speak the English language means that you can be understood globally. There will be an easier communication with other people all over the world. There will be better understanding with anyone too.
How the internet can be benificial for language learning?
To truly appreciate the benefit of the internet in language learning, go to MyhappyPlanet and find some language buddies to practice your new found hobby. You will learn while you teach - your language to them, their language to you - and the experience is phenominal.
Who started e learning?
The Internet is actually the one who invented and where e-learning had been born. As internet had grown very much over the past few years, online community and businesses had seen the Internet as a medium to teach and share needed knowledge that will soon benefit them as online community goes with it.
What is one benefit in learning how to trade?
Learning how to trade can be a benefit by learning the value of what you have and what others are offering. It is also good if there is a major catastrophe because you learn resource fullness.
What industries benefit from the use of internet leads?
Just about any industry can benefit from the use of internet leads. Insurance companies and automobile sales seem to benefit greatly from employing internet leads.
Who can benefit from learning a second language?
you!
How can students majoring in English benefit from learning English phonetics and phonology?
Knowing the basics of linguistics (which would include phonetics and phonology) would help an English major have a better understanding of the topic. It's like learning Algebra before you learn Calculus, you don't need to, but it helps.
Why did Rizal plan Filipinos colonization in Borneo?
Rizal considered Borneo as a potential settlement for Filipinos to alleviate overpopulation in the Philippines and foster economic opportunities. He believed that by colonizing Borneo, Filipinos could create a new community and cultivate resources for their benefit.
What is the benefit of learning how to swim?
I'm asking you
How would internet based companies benefit from acting socially responsible?
how would the internet company benefit from acting socially responsible
How many people know how to use the internet to its maximum benefit?
over billions of people know how to use the internet to its maximum benefit.
How do internet resources facilitate teaching and learning?
Internet resources are an important part of the modern learning process. Teachers and students can both benefit from the information that is available and the accessibility of the information. Also many additional teaching and learning resources can be found online.
