Guyana Languages

Description

 * English is the official language of Guyana, which is the only South American country with English as the official language.
 * Guyanese Creole (an English-based creole with African, Indian, and Amerindian syntax) is widely spoken.
 * Guyanese Hindustani is retained and spoken by some Indo-Guyanese for cultural and religious reasons. Guyanese Bhojpuri may be used by older generations, folk songs, or in a limited way at home.
 * Standard Hindi is used in religious services, writing, and passively through the consumption of Hindi film exports from India.
 * A number of Amerindian languages are also spoken by a minority of the population. These include Cariban languages:
 * Macushi
 * Akawaio
 * Wai-Wai
 * Arawakan languages such as Arawak (or Lokono) and Wapishana.


 * Spanish and Portuguese are increasingly being used as a second language. Along with French, they are taught in most secondary schools.

Hindi Language Resources
Some parts of Guyana speak Hindi. Below are online resources for the Hindi language.


 * Online Hindi language resources
 * Hindi Script
 * Hindi online dictionary
 * Hindi transliteration information
 * Hindi Romanization converter
 * Hindi basics and grammar
 * Hindi language overview