It is an official language of Papua New Guinea and the most widely used language in the country. He provided this article on behalf of Communicaid, a culture and business communication skills consultancy.Tok Pisin ( English: / t ɒ k ˈ p ɪ s ɪ n/, / t ɔː k, - z ɪ n/ Tok Pisin ), often referred to by English speakers as New Guinea Pidgin or simply Pidgin, is a creole language spoken throughout Papua New Guinea. In 2012 for example, for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, Prince Charles visited Papua New Guinea, introducing himself as the " Numbawan pikinini bilong Misis Kwin", (or 'number one child belonging to Mrs Queen') proving the resilience and longevity which Pidgin (despite it's modest roots) can have - if royalty can speak it, that's pretty high praise!Īlastair is a freelance writer and language enthusiast. Pidgin English Today Adaptable and tenacious, nowadays, Pidgin English is still in extensive use and is well-recognised around the globe, especially in parts of West Africa and Oceania.
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