In practice, while many words in Nigerian Pidgin adaptation are the same as the standard English, the full English language based sentiment analysis models are not de- signed to capture the full intent of the Nigerian pid- gin when used alone or code-mixed. The implication is that the current approach of using direct English sentiment analysis of social media text from Nigeria is sub-optimal, as it will not be able to capture the semantic variation and contextual evolution in the contemporary meaning of these words. For example, ‘ginger’ is not a plant but an expression of motivation and ’tank’ is not a container but an expression of gratitude. While Pidgin preserves many of the words in the normal English language corpus, both in spelling and pronunciation, the fundamental meaning of these words have changed significantly. Whether you're a complete beginner or have some prior experience, this course will help you start on the path to mastery of Nigerian Pidgin.Abstract:Nigerian English adaptation, Pidgin, has evolved over the years through multi-language code switch- ing, code mixing and linguistic adaptation. Overall, "Master Nigerian Pidgin: The Ultimate Audio Course" offers a comprehensive and interactive audio learning experience, teaching learners key words and phrases in a fun and engaging way. With the audio course, learners will have the opportunity to practice speaking and listening to the language, building their confidence in communicating with native speakers. This course ideal for anyone starting to learn Nigerian Pidgin, whether for business, travel or personal reasons. The audio lessons are delivered by experienced, native Pidgin speakers, ensuring that learners are exposed to accurate pronunciation. The audio format makes the learning process engaging and convenient, as learners can listen and practice at their own pace, whether at home or on the go.
The course is structured to cover the basics of the language and then gradually builds up to more complex sentences and expressions. The six sessions of the course covers all the key words and phrases commonly used in Nigerian Pidgin and aims to provide a comprehensive and interactive learning experience. This audio course is designed to help learners speak and understand the Nigerian Pidgin language with confidence. Speak Nigerian Pidgin Like a Pro: A Complete Audio GuideĮnglish | 2023 | ISBN: 9781959507482.
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