I'm too shy to speak English - Amartey

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  • Busumbru 9 years ago

    No worries bro. Just go ahead with your job, you will acquire the language unconsciously since the environment is all 'English" After being able to speak appreciably, you may start reading as well. As soon as you are able to ...
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  • John,Tema 9 years ago

    Good advice,football itself has a different language & he is already good at that.

  • DR TRUTH 9 years ago

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  • asty 9 years ago

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  • Smart Frempah, UK 9 years ago

    There is one glaring question that comes to mind. Did Amartey grow up in Ghana? If the answer is yes then it's rather unfortunate. Growing up in Ghana and being at 21 and not able to speak good English is hard to belief.
    O ...
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  • Kofi Zagbede 9 years ago

    Blame it on Nana Addict and some of his shallow minded friends. Majority of our politicians, sportsmen, musicians, journalists, actors etc....cannot speak English. This is a disgraceful phenomenon. Instead of focusing on the ...
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  • Pelicles 9 years ago

    Is Amartey a twi speaking guy? Some of you cannot live a day without venting your anger against twi speaking Ghanaians. If you come to this site, write ewe or hausa and feel good about it. Do you think twi will cease to exis ...
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  • Code 2 9 years ago

    Zagwede get some sense in you head, China, Japan and Germany didn't get to where they are today without english language. We both know that Amartey is now rich without english language. Finally Amartey is not an akan so don't ...
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  • POW@Watch Phobia 2016 9 years ago

    Get a private teacher to help you. You can arrange to have lessons after practice some number of days in a week. You'll be amazed how good you'll fare in a short while with just 3 times a week of 30 minutes per lesson.

  • $aint Ghfuo: Black Excellence !!! 9 years ago

    SHY AT THIS AGE? I WILL SEND SOME GIRLS OVER TO U TO SUCK U DRY....

  • Neequaye 9 years ago

    He didn't say he's shy. He says he shy to speak English meating he knows his english is nit good. U are too funny haha

  • $aint Ghfuo: Black Excellence !!! 9 years ago

    UNTIL UR COMMAND IS BETTER. LEARN FROM AZUMAH

  • Felibaby 9 years ago

    Don't be shy bruv....and go for it,more over English is not your first language.......

  • Samuel 9 years ago

    Why many ghanians youth still could not speak english at this modern world ? who is to be blame?

  • Nkun 9 years ago

    The ashantis to be blamed when they forcing everyone to speak twi when we already know it

  • John,Tema 9 years ago

    Very stupid comment

  • kola 9 years ago

    German players go to England not being able to speak English. .but are not shy....IT Not a must to be able to speak English. .it only a freaking language....When David Beckam went to Spain. .could he speak Spanish.? What has ...
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  • kofi gordor 9 years ago

    Well said.........real complex issues....

  • Kofi Zagbede 9 years ago

    It is true. These stupid Ashantis keep on forcing this stupid Twi language into our throats. That is why Ghana develop.

  • Rastafara"I" 9 years ago

    I once entered an office in Accra and started my inquiry in English...the guy just responded in Twi..."Massa, wnnte Twi ? "

  • Drogba 9 years ago

    Haaahaaahaa.
    I laugh enter my car.

  • Raila Odinga 9 years ago

    You should have told that fool that Twi is a jungle language and he can't force it on you.

    I was at a bank one time and the clerk tried to do same to me. I told her she better speak English or I will report her. She quickl ...
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  • Last don 9 years ago

    What u said don't make sense u stupid ewe man. Fuck u n ur fucking mama bitch

  • Asiedu Nkatia 9 years ago

    You have a big problem. Seek for help who force who shame on you

  • Asiedu Nkatia 9 years ago

    You wish you Nkun will be an Ashanti guy but you will never be the one on you days ahead never.

  • Honson 9 years ago

    Mahama

  • faroo 9 years ago

    Samuel shut up messi and others use to speak their own language

  • Samyong 9 years ago

    Asking why Ghanaian youth are not able to speak English well. Read your post again and answer the question. The post is full of mistakes.

  • May weather 9 years ago

    Did u proof read your 'english' before posting it? I guess you fall on the same category as the Ghanaian youths you talking about...so you are the best one to answer your own question 'who is to be blamed?'.

  • May weather 9 years ago

    Fall in*

  • TT 9 years ago

    "Ghanaians youth"-WRONG

    "still could not speak"- WRONG

    "who is to be blame"- WRONG

    EMPTY BARREL

  • Keen Observer 9 years ago

    Don't be shy. There are many other players in England facing a similar challenge. This Ghanaweb article itself is even written in very bad English.

    Focus on your success on the field. Once you've established yourself, the ...
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  • Mensa 9 years ago

    They're not like the stupid ones here who will laugh at you for not speaking English correctly. They know that if you can't speak their language, it means you can speak another language and they respect that. English is not e ...
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  • Abeiku SW2 London 9 years ago

    Nothing to worry about bruv there are so many not just Ghanaians other nationalities as well u will get there eventually ... just focus and keep going don't let it be an issue .. nothing to be shy of

  • Jonas Savymbi 9 years ago

    Why shd u feel shy to speak fluently in a foreign language?.My bro.just move on and speak the little u can.Ghana is behind and we pray for your success @ Leicester

  • Nkun 9 years ago

    This is the reason why everyone needs to learn English in case of something like this but the Asantefuo where tormenting people to speak twi when we already know it, that's why 70%of Ghanaians can't express themselves in Engl ...
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  • Point 9 years ago

    Your hate for the Asantes will make you hang yourself.

  • Rocky3! 9 years ago

    Yes truth be said , they do it me even here when the Fante I speak is clearly understood. You know what the more the insist the more I speak the beautiful Fante.

  • Asiedu Nkatia 9 years ago

    Tell him again. I don't get it.

  • kola 9 years ago

    So if he get a team in Germany..then what? Not everybody cares about english like some of u stupid Africans do..English is only a language...

  • Eagle's Eyes 9 years ago

    If players of Amartey's calibre can take Leicester City by storm at age 21, then it is imperative for the GFA to really up their game to improve our local league to unearth more such talents, not only for the BS, but for the ...
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  • Villager 9 years ago

    GFA is not responsibile for what they kids learn at school. English as the official labguage is taught from primary school BUT the quality of teaching is the problem. It is GES that must up their game

  • DI ASEM PA 9 years ago

    Stupid Ghanaians who sees English language as something they should die for. It's good to understand different languages but, why should you feel shy about someone's language? You will only hear this from a stupid Ghanaian. ...
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  • kola 9 years ago

    Spot on...IT isn't only Ghanaians..Nigerians are even worse...Some Africans are so stupid...When David Beckham went to Spain. .could he speak Spanish. ..No?...Was He shy? No..like why should he? English is only a freaking l ...
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  • BUSUMRU 9 years ago

    Africa and for that matter Ghana will never be great or truly independent as long as we are operating with someone else language we are struggling to grasp and be fluent in. how difficult is it to develop a language? When you ...
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  • Ulysess, USA 9 years ago

    Growing up in the 60s in the North, most Ghanaian Primary School kids spoke better English then, than today's High Shooters.

  • KOFI YESU 9 years ago

    K3 nna ganyobi ni eny33 ewie blofo,3doormi waa dientse shi anyemi Amartey kaa worry onu ..theres an adult FUNCTIONAL LITERACY run by the government they teach maths and english so you can do simple additions and be able to ...
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  • Pascal 9 years ago

    foolish nkun or whatever he called himself.why always Ashanti's? anyway we,re de most respected ethnic group in Ghana. God bless all Ashanti's

  • Rev. Bongo 9 years ago

    I wish many Ghanaians who travel abroad will realize that english is not everything. English like many other language, it can be learned once that fear of "I do not speak good English" is eliminated. We used to have a house h ...
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  • NPP KWASEAFUO PARTY. NPP JIMIFUO KUO 9 years ago

    It is ok. No one should hold that against you. Just play your game and remain respectful to all. Be blessed.

  • sam 9 years ago

    Blame yourself if you cant express yourself in english

  • asty 9 years ago

    wagyimiiiiiiii paaaaa wate love you local language and respect it,the white man will respect you too.taaboo9

  • SIMPLY GEORGE. 9 years ago

    Hi dude, don't you know that we now have the BUKOM DICTIONARY ? Kindly see professor Bukom Banku for the new edition of the ADVANCED BUKOM LEARNER'S DICTIONARY. Professor Bukom Banku is the vice chancellor of the universit ...
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  • Fi 9 years ago

    Thanks for being honest. Get some help

  • Freeman Logosu 9 years ago

    It shall be well.

  • Tony Addo 9 years ago

    Hi, you are footballer for Christ sake and not a professor. Just express yourself by using your feet and footballing brain. English is just a language. In any case the only important thing is whether your mates appreciate you ...
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  • respect 9 years ago

    Foolish people ...... mine ur language.we are Ghanaian and we need to respect our own language........useless people

  • Nyorkopio 9 years ago

    Dan, English is not your first language. You can always get a translator to translate from original Teshie Ga to English. You are a Teshie man, and we are so proud of you!!! Keep it up, son of Agbawe!

  • Apostle Mawuetornam Dugbazah 9 years ago

    ...generally trains young men to be wimps.

    Shyness and English are not the issue; the issue is a culture where manliness is suspect. Manliness in Ghana is seen as being too bold or even arrogant.

    Sincerely,
    Apostle ...
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  • ISAAC CAM MERNI AKWETEY 9 years ago

    I can't really understand what Amartey is trying to say here at all. Is it the case that he can't express himself at all in the Queen's language or merely shying to engage in conversation with colleagues? Or simply not fluent ...
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  • Happiness Mawulitegbe 9 years ago

    This is a big shame to all Ghanaians. At 22 a Ghanaian is shy to communicate in English, the National language. All the electronic stations whose presenters can't communicate in English must be made to go back to school to le ...
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  • mimi 9 years ago

    How is it a big shame? Hos first language is his dialect..and was supposed to speak that for somebody to translate for him..English is only a language....smfh

  • Osman 9 years ago

    Never loose hope since u are with them the vocabulary will come by itself

  • Abigail 9 years ago

    Man don't worry,even there are some people in some high society who doesn't know who to speak English properly.
    so cheer up and focus on reading and it shall be well.

  • change is coming 9 years ago

    my brother; what should Laryea Kingston also say? he may drop dead after speaking the language

  • Florzy 9 years ago

    Don't worry.

  • yormob 9 years ago

    am nt sure these things happen in Nigeria where a Yoruba and an Ibo man wud battle over which language to use as an official language instead of English
    Is high time Ghanains especially the educated youths learn and stop be ...
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  • asty 9 years ago

    at Samuel . ur father is to be blame

  • kwame ben 9 years ago

    speak the broken one or get a teacher.When you are on holidays you can get a teacher at no cost

  • Code 2 9 years ago

    Holding on to your God giving talent is all you need. Ghana has a whole lot of graduates looking and begging for jobs, for some they have to offer their bodies in other to aquire jobs and they can't compare themselves to you ...
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