English's first contact with the people of Brunei was in 1839 when English Adventurer James Brooke helped the Sultan put down a rebellion. Today, English continued its exciting journey.
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English continues to play major roles in Brunei, whether through education, culture, media, and more.
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"Brunei English" is heavily influenced by other languages spoken in the country and possesses a unique variety linguistic features.
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IntroductionGeography: Brunei is a small country in Southeastern Asia on the northern coast of the island of Borneo. The country borders the South China Sea and Malaysia and is slightly smaller than the American state of Delaware with an area of 5,765 square kilometers. The prominent terrain is flat coastal plains with maintains in the east and over 70 percent of its land is covered in tropical forests. Politics: Brunei is an absolute monarchy ruled by a Sultan who is both the chief of state and head of government. The country also has a constitution that was signed in 1954. Its legal system is based on English common law and Islamic law. Languages: Standard Malay (official) and variations including Brunei Malay, English, and a number of Chinese dialects. Education: Brunei has 96 percent literacy and citizens are expected to receive 14 years of education. The country introduced its bilingual education system in 1985 which uses both the Malay and English languages (McLellan, 2016, p.13). |
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