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Nigeria: Native Lingo

English is Nigeria's official language. But many people speak a form of pidgin, which mixes English and native languages. Pidgin is spoken in other countries too. Here are some phrases in Nigerian pidgin.

I'm Speaking Nigerian Pidgin!

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TON KOENE—PICTURE CONTACT BV/ALAMY

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Hello.

My name is...

I like to play soccer.

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I am leaving.

I will see you later.

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Nigeria: Native Lingo

I'm Speaking Nigerian Pidgin!

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Nigeria: Native Lingo

I'm Speaking Nigerian Pidgin!

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