2006-08-22 22:17:59 · 18 answers · asked by zxcv 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
I think it's the Philippines. It's like their second language. A child is being taught how to speak english the moment she/he can speak. It is also the meduim of instruction in all levels (primary, secondary, tertiary, college). You can a hear a child speak the language as early as 1 year old. This is also the reason why english speaking countries prefer to hire Filipinos to work for them it is because they know the language perfectly well. Filipinos are excellent in english, may it be in writing, speaking, and reading. By the way, i'm a Filipino.
2006-08-22 22:30:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
More fluent than what? I think you mean most fluent. India doesn't qualify as S-E Asia. I suppose it has to be Singapore. Second language in the Philippines is Spanish. Don't be confused by people in shops and on the markets. They probably speak most European languages and USA English - but only to say, 'I give you very good price.' or ' With this price- I make nothing.'
2006-08-23 07:49:09 · answer #2 · answered by cymry3jones 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are 2 countries that have so many languages and
dialects that the people at a certain level also know english
so different parts of the country can communicate with
each other.These 2 countries are the Philippines and
India.
2006-08-23 05:24:54 · answer #3 · answered by watts2ask 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
India and Hong kong are not considered South east asian countries... so I think Singaporeans speak fluent English and maybe Filipinos... but not the lower class people
2006-08-23 05:28:30 · answer #4 · answered by ramp 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boys and girls.. many of the countries you have mentioned are not even part of South East Asia!
Anyway, to asnwer the question, it's Singapore.
2006-08-23 05:27:32 · answer #5 · answered by canisayno 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although not a country I'd say Hong Kong seeing as it was part of Britain till about 5 years ago.
2006-08-23 05:21:44 · answer #6 · answered by Sarah (31/UK) 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Singapore for sure. Hong Kong is an ex Brit colony, however the English level is rather poor comparing to what you might expect.
2006-08-23 05:26:49 · answer #7 · answered by Gabriel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean by numbers of people or my percentage of the population. If you mean my numbers of people that is India which is only surpassed in number of English speakers by the United States of American (according to some estimates).
2006-08-23 05:26:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hong Kong of course, followed by Singapore.
2006-08-23 14:16:46 · answer #9 · answered by sandi smith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
English is one of the official languages of Singapore and just about everyone speaks it
2006-08-23 05:20:38 · answer #10 · answered by Lisa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋