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Rare 1954 footage shows English language instruction in Gold Coast
Rare footage from 1954, shared by Ghana Facts and History on August 11, 2026, depicts English language instruction in the Gold Coast before its independence. The video shows a male teacher instructing adults in speaking, reading, and writing English. He explains that the method aimed to quickly equip new vernacular literates with basic English skills, utilizing two books to expand vocabulary and teach simple writing. The teacher introduces his class and begins the lesson by having them turn to the first page of their primer, which features the words “me” and “you.” This footage offers a unique insight into adult education and the English language teaching methods employed in local communities during that era.
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