Currently, Maldivian schools use English in all lessons except those that studying the Dhivehi language. The change of language also compelled teachers and stakeholders in the education system to convert syllabi from Maldivian to English. Moreover, resorts and other places, which attract people of different dialects, use English as a medium of communication. Currently, several people, especially in regions like Male, speak the English language. The replacement of Dhivehi language with English was a momentous move in increasing the scope and scale of English among the people in the Maldives. The Popularity Of English Language In The MaldivesĪlthough English was once part of the minority languages in the country, its popularity rose when the country decided to use it in schools. Another factor that cannot be underscored is the rising use of English, which threatens to take the lead and challenge the use of Dhivehi. Moreover, the language is native to about 10,000 individuals who live in the Minicoy Island. Presently, over 350,000 people speak the Maldivian language. The presence of some English words is an indication that indeed the language is an outcome of influenced Elu. Due to the transformation, Dhivehi language contains some English words that include Atoll and Dhoni. During ancient times, Dhivehi was in the form of Elu but become Maldivian after several influences from languages like English, German, and Arabic.
Although the country has several other dialects, which include Mulaku, Huvadhu, Maliku, and Addu, Dhivehi remains the dominant language in the Maldives. Located in the southwest parts of Sri Lanka and India, in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives Republic uses Dhivehi or Maldivian as the official language.
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