JEFFREY MANE FEBI | Nokondi Talk

THE widespread use of mobile phones and tablets by students has contributed to the appalling drop in their proficiency in written English.

Although a high level of proficiency in English isn't a true measure of someone's intelligence, it matters most in examination rooms and workplace circumstances involving the reporting or relaying of important information.

Being articulate and not boring people with the use of unnecessary expressions and words drives communication smoother and faster.

It also helps a lot with decision-making processes which essentially reduces costs.

I appeal to you all to intervene and assist your children, siblings and other family members still at school to not become victims of what I like to call 'mobile-phone English'.