I got my secondary school education at College Don Bosco (now called Lycee de Burengo in Ngozi, northern Burundi) from 1964 to 1971 and even then, we had about 30-45 minutes of English per week. Today they try to teach English in primary schools. Today you have hundreds of Burundians who studied in French in Burundi and then did/do their graduate studies in the United States. I personally know French-speaking Rwandese, Ivorians, Congolese, Algerians, Guineans, Central Africans who were in graduate schools in USA. The Democratic Republic of Congo -DRC has the largest French-speaking population and after it joined the the East African Community-EAC in 2022?, French language is accepted as one of the official languages of the organization. The Burundian education system gets some support from Belgium, France and the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF). Even Rwanda reintroduced the French language in its education system, THE GIANT FRENCH-SPEAKING CONGO IS JUST NEXT DOOR (of both Rwanda and Burundi).
Wooow. I am happy to find someone speaking my mind . Burundi needs to approve english and kiswahili as a national language . They are the only ones Who haven't done so in EA !
@@sandramukendi2122 even that kirundi is making you people to lag behind because it is only Buja and Rwanda Who speak same language. The rest of the world we dont know kirundi
@@sandramukendi2122 I understand that Sandra. You also have to consider that the economy is ran by that 20%. It is that 20% that tourists encounter initially before they come into contact with the rest.
It starts with the children. Make it mandatory in early education. Kids pick up on languages more quickly. In 30 years a large percentage of the people will be speaking English as a second language.
I'm goad you liked the video. And thank you for being a part of the channel. As for the accent, I actually picked it up from here, in an international school. 🤷🏾♂️
Damn, if u don't see how far sadistic this colonizer is!!! Wow, he actually forced a nation to limit itself in French, use the a currency they themselves don't use, he's wicked 😢😢😢
The problem is not the frensh language. A lot of people do speak it. But it's a problem not to speak english. Ever if the frensh pretent not to speak english - they do speak it very well. I'm german working in the IT and my daily business is to check for information on the internet. All in english, it does not mattter if the author is chinese, frensh, from northern europe or USA/Can. So I agree, if you cannot establish an educational system in which everybody learns english, a switch to english as an offical language would make sense.
That is a French region. One African French speaking country among others in the same region. Cannot be compared to Burundi that finds herself surrounded by English.
Same Could be said for Ghana 🇬🇭, South Africa 🇿🇦, Kenya 🇰🇪, Nigeria 🇳🇬 the List goes for many “English” speaking Countries in Africa tend to do a lot better economically wise some do lose Morality
3 countries using French 😂 French is the language who grow the faster on earth, 🇫🇷 is represented on the 5 continents, start by learning French and you will see were you can speak then.
Using French isn't the issue at hand. The problem is adapting a language that is beneficial. And yes, only 3 countries of major influence use French. And those three aren't even world leading economies.
@@NotSoBurundian It can be tough to do certain things in Burundi if you don't speak French. I know that in the past, they tended to juge the level education of a Burundian by the kind of French that he/she spoke.
France is the biggest travel destination and the French are the worse at English thus I don't agree with you Regional integration has been done in the EU without it being united by a common language, check the Suiss, well integrated but no common language. However when it comes to educational purposes, I'm all in with you. However especially at masters level, one thing that holds many down is the grading system at the University of Burundi, you can't expect scholarship when the top scorer beary reaches the 70% whereas elsewhere they readily reach the 80, and it's not that they are brighter
Thats a point I had forgotten to mention. That language doesn't matter when you're already established as a favourite touristic destination. But when you're building from scratch, without any known famous touristic attractions and happen to be a small economy, then language does play a huge role when it comes to initial attraction.
100% truly 🇧🇮 English language must be obligated in education system
Now the word "obligated is super controversial"
I got my secondary school education at College Don Bosco (now called Lycee de Burengo in Ngozi, northern Burundi) from 1964 to 1971 and even then, we had about 30-45 minutes of English per week. Today they try to teach English in primary schools.
Today you have hundreds of Burundians who studied in French in Burundi and then did/do their graduate studies in the United States.
I personally know French-speaking Rwandese, Ivorians, Congolese, Algerians, Guineans, Central Africans who were in graduate schools in USA.
The Democratic Republic of Congo -DRC has the largest French-speaking population and after it joined the the East African Community-EAC in 2022?, French language is accepted as one of the official languages of the organization.
The Burundian education system gets some support from Belgium, France and the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF).
Even Rwanda reintroduced the French language in its education system, THE GIANT FRENCH-SPEAKING CONGO IS JUST NEXT DOOR (of both Rwanda and Burundi).
Factual brother. This one was a deal breaker in my wife and I deciding to move to Zambia over Burundi. Still plan on visiting tho! 🙏🏾✊🏾
Enjoy Zambia. That's a strong currency right there. Good choice.
Wooow. I am happy to find someone speaking my mind . Burundi needs to approve english and kiswahili as a national language . They are the only ones Who haven't done so in EA !
Kiswahili is official. I don't know about English. They just need to put more emphasis into these languages.
@@NotSoBurundian what?? Do they speak kiswahili how it's supposed to?
But here only 20% of speak French most people just speak kirudi here you should check that first.
@@sandramukendi2122 even that kirundi is making you people to lag behind because it is only Buja and Rwanda Who speak same language. The rest of the world we dont know kirundi
@@sandramukendi2122 I understand that Sandra. You also have to consider that the economy is ran by that 20%. It is that 20% that tourists encounter initially before they come into contact with the rest.
Bro, this is what I've been thinking about and feeling for the last two years. I agree a 100%.
It starts with the children. Make it mandatory in early education. Kids pick up on languages more quickly. In 30 years a large percentage of the people will be speaking English as a second language.
You do have solid points in your analysis. Thanks for the share. By the way, where you got your American accent from 😀? Did you live in US or Canada??
I'm goad you liked the video. And thank you for being a part of the channel.
As for the accent, I actually picked it up from here, in an international school. 🤷🏾♂️
Noo really I can’t believe ur english is 💯 slang and I loved ur motivation u make me visit Burundi in December bro
@@NotSoBurundian Yo that's crazy man. Well done on that!
Yea, French is a waste of time. It's objectively inferior to English as a lingua franca.
Serves no advantage at all in 2022.
How is my brother doing ❤god bless you with the lovely videos Jesus Christ be with you ❤
I am all good bro. Thank you for watching.
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Damn, if u don't see how far sadistic this colonizer is!!! Wow, he actually forced a nation to limit itself in French, use the a currency they themselves don't use, he's wicked 😢😢😢
I avoid certain keywords at all costs. But I absolutely understand.
I've been watching your videos since you were in India.
Nice video. With love from Uganda🇺🇬🇺🇬
I'm glad you liked the videos. And thank you for being a part of the channel.
@@NotSoBurundian Yes, I like the videos. It's like I've been to Burundi.
I tried the SII scholarship but didn't go through.
The problem is not the frensh language. A lot of people do speak it. But it's a problem not to speak english. Ever if the frensh pretent not to speak english - they do speak it very well. I'm german working in the IT and my daily business is to check for information on the internet. All in english, it does not mattter if the author is chinese, frensh, from northern europe or USA/Can. So I agree, if you cannot establish an educational system in which everybody learns english, a switch to english as an offical language would make sense.
Bro keep what you good my brother I watch all your videos and I agree will y say the system of Burundi government
I didn't mentions the Burundi Govt anywhere. 😅🤐
No
Well said.
Keep it up bro from 🇬🇧
It’s more blatant when you travel to other countries
Côté d'ivoire is developed with french, Gabon was a prosper country with french. So don't be complexed with english... that's you have you guys
That is a French region. One African French speaking country among others in the same region. Cannot be compared to Burundi that finds herself surrounded by English.
Same Could be said for Ghana 🇬🇭, South Africa 🇿🇦, Kenya 🇰🇪, Nigeria 🇳🇬 the List goes for many “English” speaking Countries in Africa tend to do a lot better economically wise some do lose Morality
I agree with you, Elisee Kaleba.
3 countries using French 😂 French is the language who grow the faster on earth, 🇫🇷 is represented on the 5 continents, start by learning French and you will see were you can speak then.
Using French isn't the issue at hand. The problem is adapting a language that is beneficial. And yes, only 3 countries of major influence use French. And those three aren't even world leading economies.
@@NotSoBurundian It can be tough to do certain things in Burundi if you don't speak French. I know that in the past, they tended to juge the level education of a Burundian by the kind of French that he/she spoke.
France is the biggest travel destination and the French are the worse at English thus I don't agree with you
Regional integration has been done in the EU without it being united by a common language, check the Suiss, well integrated but no common language.
However when it comes to educational purposes, I'm all in with you.
However especially at masters level, one thing that holds many down is the grading system at the University of Burundi, you can't expect scholarship when the top scorer beary reaches the 70% whereas elsewhere they readily reach the 80, and it's not that they are brighter
Thats a point I had forgotten to mention. That language doesn't matter when you're already established as a favourite touristic destination. But when you're building from scratch, without any known famous touristic attractions and happen to be a small economy, then language does play a huge role when it comes to initial attraction.
I agree with you absolutely. We, Burundians, are proud to belong to the Francophonie community.
All facts💯
Hi bro longtime?!
Long time indeed. Slowly coming back.
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