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British Council, London (England). English Language and Literature Div. – 1981
The role and status of English instruction in Malawi is outlined. The role of English in Malawi as a whole, English instruction within the educational system, language teacher supply and training, and British support for English instruction in Malawi are reported. English is taught as a subject in primary school and is the language of instruction…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Instructional Materials, Language of Instruction
Robson, Barbara – 1984
A survey of the status of language usage in Malawi begins with an overview of the distribution and usage of English (the official language) and the native Bantu languages: Chichewa or Nyanja (Chinyanja), the language used by half the population; and three other Bantu languages also used there--Lomwe, Yao, and Tumbuka. The social situation favoring…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Armed Forces, Bantu Languages, Bilingualism
