Motivation, Frequency of Usage and Level of Confidence in using Philippine English among Foreign Students

Abstract

The main objective of this descriptive-correlational study was to determine the
motivation, frequency of usage and level of confidence in using Philippine English
among foreign students. The study found out that the respondents’ motivation in
using Philippine English is their wish to speak Philippine English perfectly. The
respondents often used Philippine English like the terms comfort room, Xerox,
aircon, mineral water and rubber shoes. The respondents’ had high level of
confidence in using Philippine English. The respondents’ frequency of usage of
Philippine English is not dependent on their motivation in using Philippine English.
The respondents’ level of confidence in using Philippine English is not dependent
on their motivation in using Philippine English. The respondents’ level of
confidence in using Philippine English is not dependent on their frequency of usage
of Philippine English. Determining motivation, confidence in using Philippine
English may shed light on situating this local variety of World Englishes which has
its distinctive structures that are contextually understood in various social contexts
of foreign students in the country which promotes pluralistic society and
multilingualism.