Philippine English is legitimate, says Oxford English Dictionary editor

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MANILA -- Contrary to what many Filipinos think, Philippine English is a legitimate variety of the English language, according to an expert. Dr.

Danica Salazar, world English editor for the Oxford English Dictionary , stressed that Philippine English is "not slang, not wrong, not carabao English, or any other derogatory word that's been used over the years."

"Philippine English, just like American English or British English, or Indian English or Singapore English, are all part of the same story," she added. "We all have a role to play in this. Philippine English has as much of a place in the history in the lexicon of the English language as all these other varieties."

She noted how some people try to sound American or British, under the impression that this is the "right" way to communicate using the English language.

 

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wat important role wuld dat be? How mani pieces?

Aak duterte he’s good at “F” words!! Very legit!!!

joxybear Sounds good👍

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