Whither Botswana as the youth opt for English

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

From the soil: Language is key in the preservation of culture

I read with interest the Comment in the Mmegi Newspaper of Wednesday, 1 April, 2015. There is indeed an emerging crop of young Batswana who predominantly speak English in social interactions; they speak English everywhere, every time.

Given, Botswana has a historical influence of English, however the argument is why take on English over native languages. Why not create a healthy balance of both?

We are a nation predicated on extended family setups; meaning every so often we shall have reason to visit the village to spend time with grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins (those who do not reside in town).

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Whither Botswana as the youth opt for English

I read with interest the Comment in the Mmegi Newspaper of Wednesday, 1 April, 2015. There is indeed an emerging crop of young Batswana who predominantly speak English in social interactions; they speak English everywhere, every time.

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