Ghanaian English
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Ghanaian English is a variety of English spoken in Ghana. English is the official language of Ghana, and is used as a lingua franca throughout the country.[1] English remains the designated language for all official and formal purposes even as there are 11 indigenous government-sponsored languages used widely throughout the country.
Demographics
Of the more than 28 million people in Ghana, 67% of the population can read and write in English, and one-fifth is literate in English exclusively.[1] Primary and secondary school classes at public schools, and schools that prepare for public certificates are taught in English only.[2]
Phonology
Due to Ghana's colonial history, Ghanaian English most closely resembles British English, although it is decidedly varied and deviates from the standard in many ways based on location and context.
In contrast to the twelve
In Ghanaian English, the
References
- ^ a b Ghana Statistical Service (2012). 2010 Population & Housing Census: Summary Report of Final Results (PDF) (Report). Accra: Printed by Sakoa Press. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-09-25. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
- ^ "Educational System of Ghana". U.S. Embassy in Ghana. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
- ^ OCLC 56880203.
- ^ Huber (2004:859)
- Huber, Magnus (2004), "Ghanaian English: phonology", in Schneider, Edgar W.; Burridge, Kate; Kortmann, Bernd; Mesthrie, Rajend; Upton, Clive (eds.), A handbook of varieties of English, vol. 1: Phonology, Mouton de Gruyter, pp. 842–865, ISBN 3-11-017532-0