Rwanda Learns a New Language

Language in Rwanda Speak English? Invest here. French need not apply The Economist (online) Oct 15th 2012, 14:35 by S.A.P. | KIGALI

"In 2006, Rwanda suspended diplomatic relations with France. In 2008, the Rwandan government ordered education to be provided in English. In 2009, Rwanda joined the Commonwealth of Nations, the international union of mostly English-speaking former British colonies."

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We can now observe a nation sized experiment in language learning. Is it possible for a nation of 11 million to switch from French to English? The primary language of Rwanda in Kinyarwanda so the primary language is not changing. It is the second language that is changing.