What is the role of the French language in Tanzania at present?
At present, French has a vital, though seemingly an implicit role in the socio-economic arena. the French really plays a crucial role in cementing both regional and international ties. Tanzania is therefore likely to be close to French speaking countries through French language. Thus, the role of French is manifested in political, economic, diplomatic as well as cultural issues that exist between Tanzania and her Francophone allies. Q: Why is English more dominant than the French in the Tanzania context? A: The difference that exists between English and French in terms of dominance is highly attributed to the status and position of these languages in the Tanzania context. It should be noted that English and French have different positions. While English is an official language, French is more of a foreign language whose usage is optional. For example, English is used as a medium of instruction from secondary to tertiary levels. On the other hand, French is simply taught as an optional
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