filipinism

• Most Filipinos are proficient in English due to its requirement in work and school
• Popular Filipinisms

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  • Hold your line/For awhile...
  • Open/close
  • Yes, I'll wait.
  • Anything?
  • I'll ask her an apology.
  • We accept repairs.
• Filipinism refers to the process of contextualizing thoughts, ideas, and life experiences in Filipino ideal
• I'll ask her an apology.

  Confusing/illogical
• Anything?


  Sounds vague
• Regular reading and watching English movies are effective tips to develop vocabulary and strengthen English skills
• Philippine English terms are commonly used in casual conversations and have become a significant part of the country's English-speaking habit
• Filipinisms are words or phrases that seem correct in usage but are actually grammatically incorrect and sometimes a result of transliteration
• English is used in almost every day and in different situations, resulting in Filipinos being accustomed to the language
• Hold your line/For awhile...


  Sounds absurd (Hold your line), Caller would expect a longer waiting time (for a while)
• Using Filipinisms in business-related matters can cause miscommunication, especially with foreign clients
• Good English-speaking skills are required in most jobs nowadays, including the BPO industry in the Philippines
• Yes, I'll wait.


  Confusing mainly because of the "YES" word
• Filipinisms can be used in informal situations but should be avoided in formal or business-related contexts
• Practice is essential for improving English-speaking skills
• Filipinos have their own way of adding a personal touch to every language, known as Philippine English
• We accept repairs.

  Sounds u
• Transliteration


  The process of transferring a word from the alphabet of one language to another
• “This shop repairs cars/cellphones” is a clearer alternative to “We accept repairs”
• “He was salvaged” misuses the word “salvaged”
• “I’ll ask her an apology” is confusing/illogical
• “No, not at all.” or “No, I don’t mind at all.” are responses to “Do you mind waiting?”
• “Senatoriable” is not recognized in American/British English
• “She had her baby yesterday.” or “Dr. Smith delivered her baby.” are clearer alternatives to “She delivered her baby yesterday”
• “Where are you studying?” uses a casual word choice
• “Oppositor” is not recognized in American/British English
• “Drop by my office before you go” is a clearer alternative to “Pass by my office before you go”
• “I failed accent training” is a clearer alternative to “I failed in Accent training”
• “Carry-on luggage” is a clearer alternative to “Hand carry”
• “Hand carry” is not recognized in American/British English
• “Photocopy” is a clearer alternative to “Xerox”
• “I’ll apologize to her.” or “I should make an apology.” are clearer alternatives to “I’ll ask her an apology”
• “Actually” should be used to explain justification of a different thought or a known fact
• “I’ll wait” is a response to “Do you mind waiting?”
• “Opposition member” is a clearer alternative to “Oppositor”
• “Xerox” is a brand of a photocopying machine
• “Sewer” is not recognized in American/British English
• “She delivered her baby yesterday” shows subject-verb confusion
• “Get into line”, “Line up”, or “Make a line” are clearer alternatives to “Fall in line”
• “Traffic is heavy” is a clearer alternative to “It’s traffic today”