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What are the most common languages spoken in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape?

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Are residents of Port Elizabeth typically multilingual? What languages are most common? Here's what six local experts had to say about language in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape.

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It is a friendly city and offers a lot of opportunities. There are various tourist attractions such as museums and the beach. People residing in the city are mainly of Xhosa origin however a lot of languages are spoken and understood.

Nolubabalo, says: 2020

This a windy city, it is known for its numerous beaches like Hobbie beach which is the most famous beach here, so they better bring their swimming costumes. The most spoken languages are English, Afrikaans and IsiXhosa. We also have Nelson Mandela University which is situated in Summerstrand.

Melokuhle, says: 2020

If one is considering moving to Port Elizabeth, they should always be prepared for the different weather confusions. You can leave your house wearing a jacket and come back holding the jacket. You can never be certain, you leave and it’s a hot day and come back and it’s raining. The city is a big and windy place with many activities. It is a diverse city, where one can expect different cultures and languages and have fun exploring them. The beach is one of the main places that attracts your attention and the one place where most people go to have fun. There is so much more to explore in Port Elizabeth, telling someone is never enough. They should experience the beauty of it themselves.

It would be advantageous to know at least one of the 11 official South African languages because a lot of people who stay here come from different areas of the country and you would find it difficult to navigate your way through life if you cannot communicate properly. Additionally, you must be willing to ride minibuses because that is the primary mode of transportation in my city.

Joanne, says: 2020

My city is very small and beautiful, most of the time my city is very windy. People in my city are very friendly, and they all speak the same language called Isixhosa. The weather in my city is very warm and sunny. People in my city love to swim during summer days.

Shafeeq, says: 2020

It is untrue that it is very windy in Port Elizabeth but there are a few intensely wind days. Secondly, most people speak Xhosa but many can speak English and Afrikaans too. There are quite a few very dangerous area that you should not wander into alone or late at night.

Mihlali, says: 2020
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