Upon Oral English
Most of us Filipinos understand English. Kids or adults, rich or poor. Whatever your job or their state of life, they can understand the language when they read it or hear it. The only problem to this is most of us doesn't speak English. Why? Because they're afraid.
Afraid of speaking. Because of grammatical errors, ridiculous accent and criticism from other people.
We have our own language to use and I love the Filipino language but please be reminded that English is the international language of business. When you talk with foreigners, wherever country they're from, they can understand you with English. Speaking in English doesn't mean that I don't love the Filipino language. We just need it to communicate with others.
Gosh! Nosebleed!
At least we know basic English all we need is practice. Filipinos today laugh when someone speaks English even though the statements are right while its okay when the grammar is wrong. What's the problem?
But do you really want to know how English can help us in life?
English is sometimes needed in finding a job because sometimes you need to answer the questions in English during oral interview.
And do you know that speaking English can help you find. Yes, it really helps. How? I have a story.
There was a boy who just finished his high school in a province. He never had the chance to go to college because his parents cannot afford to send him to school. So after he graduated, he practiced the English language and started to find a job in Metro Manila. Luckily, he found a job and the company is paying him 18, 000 pesos per month as of now. What is his job? A customer service representative. You see you can be a call center agent even though your just a high school graduate. Why not? The Philippines has a great demand in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector.
Do not ignore English language for it can help you. That is why it is included in the curriculum in elementary, high school and in college.
Learning English Is a never-ending lesson.
To avoid ridicule when you speak English with your native tongue, for first time speaker, don't press with miming their accent, just speak plainly (even with "barok"). Speaking it every time, eventually you'll master its accent. And ignore those who laugh and don't argue with them. Professional speakers don't ridicule first-timer. Whoever who laughs when you speak it wrong, are absolute arrogant.
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Otakore Literantadodist
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guys can you please give me an handkerchief coz my nose is bleeding hehehe.. I strongly agree with this article. I am also a Filipino, I'm an Search Engine Optimization Specialist,. My work is the market website and ranking position on search engine results. I'm not very good in English but I have a strong listening comprehension. Accent for me is not a problem. but my tongue had a problem hehehe. I also agree with Romnick speak English the way you're comfortable and then eventyally you will master its accent. Pinoy Social
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