The use of taglish in conversations is common among many of us, Filipinos. Taglish is putting together in a phrase or sentence English and Filipino words. Some view that taglish is a bastardization of English and somewhat reflects the lack of mastery of the language.On the other hand, many regard the use of taglish only practical and convenient (since many English words do not have direct and convenient tagalog translations) and even adaptive for beginning learners of English. Unfortunately, as a result of neocolonial orientation of some, the ability to use english whether in its pure form or in combination with local language, is seen as status symbol. Thus, even when the tagalog equivalent is available, others would prefer the English term. However, the use of taglish has so pervaded the mainstream culture that people are sometimes unaware they are even using it.
i only hope we, Filipinos, could focus just as much (if not more) attention to learning Filipino as to the learning of English.

Yes. In fact, such a language is spoken in France, referred to as "Franglais," and officially disapproved of by the French government.

--gm

in Quebec it was called Franglaise (sp?) i grew up with it in Montreal and the South Shore.

also, an interesting thing in Quebec are the towns that are almost completely French speaking and yet have English names.

i grew up in a town like that. it was half half when i was a kid but now is almost completely French, but the town is called Greenfield Park.

-robin