Which country speak the best English in Africa?

Uganda. Uganda comes at number one in the list of African countries where people speak the best English. This landlocked country has a diverse landscape and has a population of 45 million, out of which approximately 29 million speak the English language.
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Who speaks better English between Nigeria and Ghana?

The answer to this is Ghana. Ghana has an adult literacy rate of 76.6% while Nigeria has an adult literacy rate of 59.6%. [1] Hence, relative to the population, more Ghanaians speak English than Nigerians.
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Which country speak the best English?

The Netherlands has emerged as the nation with the highest English language proficiency, according to the EF English Proficiency Index, with a score of 72. It is ahead of five other northern European nations at the top of the chart. In fact, the only non-European nation in the top ten is Singapore at number six.
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What countries in Africa have English as a second language?

Second-language English in Africa may be divided into three general geographic areas: the six Anglophone countries of West Africa (Cameroon, Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone plus Fernando Poo, where Creole English is spoken), those of East Africa (Ethiopia, Somalia, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi and ...
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Which country has the most languages in Africa?

Nigeria alone has over 500 languages (according to SIL Ethnologue), one of the greatest concentrations of linguistic diversity in the world. However, "One of the notable differences between Africa and most other linguistic areas is its relative uniformity.
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Does Nigeria has more English speakers than England?

98% of people in the UK speak English. But the UK's comparatively small size and population mean that larger countries like Nigeria and the Philippines actually have more English speakers. The UK has 59.6 million speakers owing to its relatively small population and that's what makes them 6th in this list.
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Which English do Ghana speak?

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.
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Are Ghanaians friendly?

People in Ghana are generally quite friendly. In fact, Ghana has the reputation of being one of the friendliest countries in Africa; many recommend it as an excellent entry point for first time travelers to the continent.
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Why do Ghanaians say Charlie?

Chale is the most popular Ghanaian icebreaker. You would greet and address a friend as 'Chale! ' 'Chale wote' might remind you of the art festival. Its meaning stems from the flip-flops used in the household or for a daily stroll.
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How do you say my love in Ghana?

Me dɔ wo - I love you

To say “I love you” in the Twi language simply substitute each English word in the sentence above for its Twi language equivalent . Me (I) + dɔ (love) + wo (you). Note: The letter “ɔ” is unique to the Akan language.
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What is Nigerian English called?

Nigerian English, also known as Nigerian Standard English, is a dialect of English spoken in Nigeria. Based on British English, the dialect contains various loanwords and collocations from the native languages of Nigeria, due to the need to express concepts specific to the culture of the nation (e.g. senior wife).
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Does Ghana use British English?

English has been the de facto official language of Ghana since the country gained independence from Britain in 1957.
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Which is the 2nd largest English speaking country?

India is the 2nd largest English-speaking nation.
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In which country English is not spoken?

These include China, The Gambia, Malawi, Colombia, Swaziland, Brazil, Russia, Argentina, Algeria, Uganda, Yemen, Chile and Tanzania.
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How many Ghanaians speak English?

English is the official language of Ghana, with nearly ten million speakers.
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Is Nigeria an English speaking country?

The official language of Nigeria is English. It was chosen to facilitate the cultural and linguistic unity of the country.
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How do u say hello in Nigerian?

Sannu! A traditional Nigerian greeting used by the Idoma in Benue State area, Abole translates roughly as “How are you?” or simply “Hello”. Literally translated as “how are you?”, Mavo is the way the Urhobo's say “hello”. It can be used in formal situations, or in cases where you are more relaxed with acquaintances.
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What is I love you in Nigerian?

A Hurum Gi N'anya” loosely translates to “I love you” in Igbo, the principal native language of the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria.
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Who brought English to Nigeria?

The use of the English language in Nigeria dates back to the late sixteenth and early seventeenth century when British merchants and Christian missionaries settled in the coastal towns called Badagry, near Lagos in the present day South Western Nigeria and Calabar, a town in the present day South Eastern Nigeria.
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