Liberian English is the form of English spoken in the African country of Liberia. Because freed American slaves settled in Liberia, it is a descendant of American English. Although it can be difficult for a speaker of American English to understand a speaker of Liberian English. This is so, for a number of reasons. Such as, the English of American slaves was already much different from that of white America, and when freed slaves were sent to Liberia, the language changed even more. Also, the language of the native tribes and ethnic groups has made an impression upon Liberian English. Although there has been heavy segregation between native Liberians and freed American slaves, which leads to Liberians having varying accents depending upon their heritage. The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... This is a list of varieties of the English language. ... Selected languages and dialects of the British Isles. ... 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Special English is a simplified version of the English language used by the United States broadcasting service Voice of America in daily broadcasts. ... Standard English is a general term for a form of written and spoken English that is considered the model for educated people. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... Africa is the worlds second-largest continent and second most populous after Asia. ... The Buxton Memorial Fountain, celebrating the emancipation of slaves in the British Empire in 1834, London. ... American English (AmE) is the form of the English language used mostly in the United States of America. ...

External links

• Ethnologue: Liberian English
• English in West Africa: Liberia
• GlobalSecurity.org: Language & Communication: Liberia