{"id":47451,"date":"2017-05-25T12:38:34","date_gmt":"2017-05-25T11:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buzznigeria.com\/?page_id=47451"},"modified":"2018-05-11T17:30:04","modified_gmt":"2018-05-11T16:30:04","slug":"languages","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/buzznigeria.com\/languages\/","title":{"rendered":"Languages, Greetings, and Communication"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Language is a vital means of communication which is divided into verbal and non-verbal. Talking of verbal languages, English is the official language in Nigeria which has over 520 local languages belonging to various ethnicities.\u00a0There are three main language, named after the people they belong to. They are Yoruba, Ibo (also spelled Igbo), and Hausa.<\/p>\n<p>Also, there is also a variation of English called &#8216;Pidgin English&#8217; or &#8216;Broken English&#8217;. For instance, &#8220;I&#8217;m going&#8221; is &#8220;I de go&#8221;, &#8220;I wont&#8221; is &#8220;I no&#8221;, &#8220;what&#8221; is &#8220;wetin&#8221;, and those are just a few examples. For more examples, <a href=\"https:\/\/buzznigeria.com\/popular-nigerian-slangs-meanings\/\">check out this link<\/a>. ,<\/p>\n<h2>Language and Communication<\/h2>\n<p>The importance of language in communication can best be visualized as the relationship between a train and a railway track. Without language, it is almost impossible to effectively relay an idea, concept, or thought from one point (person) to another.<\/p>\n<p>If you are looking for how to communicate more effectively, here are some interesting resources:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/buzznigeria.com\/international-english-language-testing-system-ielts-nigeria\/\">IELTS Registration and How to Check Your Exam Results in Nigeria<\/a><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is one of the two major English-language tests that are recognized the world over. It\u00a0is also the world\u2019s most popular English language test and every year more than two million people pass IELTS.\nWondering what the exam is used for&#8230;well, taking the International English Language test can help you ...<\/div><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/buzznigeria.com\/fun-trivia-questions-answers\/\">200 Fun Trivia Questions and Answers<\/a><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Trivia questions indeed, but also fun. Irrespective of the simplicity of these trivia questions and answers, they are very interesting. If you are bored or just seeking fun, you should try going through this list of\u00a0fun trivia questions and answers. It\u00a0has a wave of fun and excitement you&#8217;ll definitely find interesting and covers a wide ...<\/div><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/buzznigeria.com\/top-15-widely-spoken-nigerian-languages\/\">15 Most Widely Spoken Nigerian Languages<\/a><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Language is one of the most significant features of mankind. 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And for guys what name do you think is the best nickname for your girlfriend? 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