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Because for Filipinos, English is a second language, and they don't speak it everyday. Filipino is their native tongue.

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Why do Filipinos have difficulty in speaking English?

English may be our second language but many have difficulty in it for the same reasons people of other nationalities have difficulties in it. We have our own language to speak in. We are more used to speaking our own language. Some can't get the education to learn it. Besides, we have a lot of good English speakers too (sometimes even better in English than Filipino).


Why do Filipinos have difficulty speaking English?

There are a few possible reasons why some Filipinos may have difficulty speaking English. One factor is the limited exposure and practice they might have with the language outside of formal education. Additionally, the differences in grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary between English and Filipino languages may pose challenges. Furthermore, socio-economic factors and lack of resources or quality education may contribute to the difficulty in mastering the language.


What difficulties do Filipino students encounter when learning to speak English?

Filipino students can encounter many difficulties when learning to speak English, including unqualified teachers, poor learning environments, and inadequate learning materials. English as a second language can often be riddled with grammatical patterns and formation errors.


Is Filipinas a spanish speaking country?

No, the Philippines has their own language called Filipino and the majority also speak English.


What is the English of ''sakang''?

The English translation of the Filipino word "sakang" is "limping" or "hobble." It refers to the act of walking with difficulty or a noticeable limp due to an injury or physical condition.

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What is the status of English language proficiency of filipino nursing students?

The status of English language proficiency of Filipino nursing students is good. All Filipino students are taught English early on in school in the Philippines.


Does communicating in English make one less of a Filipino?

Communicating in English DOES NOT make one less of a Filipino. Being a proud Filipino does not mean always speaking in tagalog. Being a Filipino is naturally shown in one's personality and attitude. If you are really nationalistic, you should promote the Philippines to others and that you can do by speaking globally-speaking English. Learning to speak English fluently will make you competent enough that you are a Filipino.


Why do Filipino students need to learn English?

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Why do Filipinos have difficulty in speaking English?

English may be our second language but many have difficulty in it for the same reasons people of other nationalities have difficulties in it. We have our own language to speak in. We are more used to speaking our own language. Some can't get the education to learn it. Besides, we have a lot of good English speakers too (sometimes even better in English than Filipino).


Why do Filipinos have difficulty speaking English?

There are a few possible reasons why some Filipinos may have difficulty speaking English. One factor is the limited exposure and practice they might have with the language outside of formal education. Additionally, the differences in grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary between English and Filipino languages may pose challenges. Furthermore, socio-economic factors and lack of resources or quality education may contribute to the difficulty in mastering the language.


What difficulties do Filipino students encounter when learning to speak English?

Filipino students can encounter many difficulties when learning to speak English, including unqualified teachers, poor learning environments, and inadequate learning materials. English as a second language can often be riddled with grammatical patterns and formation errors.


Is Filipinas a spanish speaking country?

No, the Philippines has their own language called Filipino and the majority also speak English.


Why do Chinese people have a hard time learning English?

Chinese students tend to find the pronunciation of the "r" and "ph" sounds the hardest part of learning English. However, all students vary in their ability to learn a foreign language or anything else for that matter. You can't say Chinese as a race have difficulty learning English any more than you can say Americans have difficulty learning Arabic. In my experience many children in English speaking countries have difficulty learning English and often go right through the school system without ever learning it properly.


How many difficulty of speaking English?

There are nothing difficult in this world, just want commitment. But English in not difficult as we think.


Why are high school students in Laos poor at learning English?

They watch Thai and Lao TV instead of English speaking programs. There are not many native English speakers in Laos for students to have English conversations with. The students should watch DVDs of English movies and practice English from them.


Now a days more and more foreign students are going to English speaking country to learn the international language englishit is undoubtedly true that studding English is an English speaking country?

It is good to go to an English speaking country to learn the language and study.


What is the English of ''sakang''?

The English translation of the Filipino word "sakang" is "limping" or "hobble." It refers to the act of walking with difficulty or a noticeable limp due to an injury or physical condition.