Re: 15% of Filipinos functionally illiterate

Rose Melinis wrote:

I think the point is that outside of the Philippines Tagalog is functionally a dead language. Let any child learn any work of art, or book, or research in Tagalog and what you end up with is a learned adult that can't communicate about his/her knowledge outside of their native country. All major treatises used to be written in French. Now it is in English. That's the way of the world. I didn't start it, but I certainly recognize it exists. Those who expect that Tagalog will become a world leading language would better spend their time waiting for horses to become the dominant means of transportation once again.

"Englis po lamang" Pigette



Nevertheless its fun to make translations.  Its also a test how well
you understand the nuances of both languages.


Exactly. And while you do it, you start to dive into the world of a
different culture. Every translation is a little exploration trip on foreign
ground.

Discovery Piggy









Interesting, you post support for the local language, some people thinks it is an outright takeover of the world kinda thing, really stupid if you ask me.
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