Influence of English Language; a Study of Igbo Language

Abstract

English Language is recognized as a world language, so it performs international functions and also serves as the official language in the country, while the indigenous language (Igbo) is one of the three major languages in Nigeria. It is seen that the English Language has influenced the indigenous Language (Igbo) to the extent that some of the Igbo do not know how to speak and write their language. English language, being a second language remains dominant posing as a problem currently facing the effective communication in the use of the Igbo language. This work was effectively and efficiently carried out and data collected from the questionnaires were analyzed in frequency tables using simple percentage. It was discovered that the English Language exerts significant influence on our indigenous language. Finally, the researcher suggests solution to help tackle the problem which includes a compulsory study of indigenous languages as a course in different levels of learning.