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Nigerian student Tara vented her frustration over a Ghanaian lecturer teaching in Twi despite, having foreign studentsShe claimed that the language barrier, especially in a diverse class, contributed to her failing a course, despite paying $1,000Online reactions varied, with some supporting language integration while others expressed sympathy for her challengesDon’t miss out! Get your daily dose of sports news straight to your phone. Join YEN’s Sports News channel on WhatsApp now!A Nigerian student studying in Ghana has shared her concerns about a particular lecturer who allegedly teaches his students, some of whom are foreigners, Twi during lectures.A Nigerian student in Ghana calls out a lecturer for teaching in and speaking Twi during lectures. Photo credit: Tara. Image source: TikTokSource: TikTokThe Nigerian lady, identified as Tara, took to her TikTok page ranting in frustration and calling out the lecturer at her private university for teaching and explaining everything in Twi, the language widely spoken in Ghana.Nigerian blasts Ghanaian lecturer for speaking TwiAccording to her, the lecturer is fully aware that his class of over 40 students includes foreigners, but still chooses to do as he wants. She also attributed her poor grades to this language barrier, getting a D in the course.Read alsoPiesie Esther proudly reflects on decision to marry her ‘poor’ husband: “I was advised not to”CHECK OUT: Your Opinion Matters — Tell Us How Yen Can Improve and Win Access To The Copywriting Course for Free.She argued it was absurd and unfair since she pays about $1,000 (approximately GH₵12,000) in school fees. She finds this unacceptable, urging the varsity’s administration to clamp down on this trend.In her words:”I’m paying $1,000 USD school fees, and I’m getting a D in your course because of a language barrier. Okay, apart from the language barrier, the insecurity we get on the internet… because the way you people fight us, I don’t even understand.”She also went on to rant about some situations and unfair judgments she has experienced as a Nigerian living in Ghana. She explained that she is often stereotyped the moment she tells people that she is from Nigeria.A Nigerian lady laments about being treated harshly by Ghanaians because of her nationality. Photo credit: Tara. Image source: TikTokSource: TikTokShe said:”The moment you tell somebody that you’re Nigerian, one thing comes to his mind. Because you’re a lady in Ghana, a Nigerian girl in Ghana. Some of us have skills. We are working. Like, we have our documents to prove that.”Read alsoSHS student receives unexpected proposal moments after final WASSCE exams, videoWatch her rant in the video below:Reactions as Nigerian blasts lecturer over TwiYEN.com.gh collected reactions from Ghanaians who watched the video on her TikTok page. Some of the comments are below.Woman king said:”If you go to Germany, you will have to learn their language, madam.”EDHIS TV questioned:”Have you been to China before? Have you been to Japan before? Have you been to Korea before?”WandaGH commented:”I’m a Nigerian, based in Kumasi. Sorry to hear about your ordeal, especially in the case where your lecturer is teaching in Twi. That’s quite bad. But on the flip side, learning their language helps you integrate and interact properly with them on a deeper level. I’ve integrated myself well enough for them to be themselves around me. So long as you’re not a bad person or engaging in illegality, you’re safe.”Read alsoBritish-Ghanaian lady cries for help to find father deported from UK in 1987, videoNigerian man critiques government amid deportation callsYEN.com.gh had earlier reported that a Nigerian man expressed frustration with his country’s leadership, slamming it for being ineffective compared to Ghana’s. His comments followed calls from Ghanaians for the deportation of Nigerians, particularly the Igbo community.Ghanaians reacted online, with many agreeing with the man’s frustration over Nigeria’s leadership and corruption issues.CHECK OUT: Help Us Grow and Get Rewarded! Share Your Thoughts About Yen.com.gh and Unlock A Copywriting Course In A Giveaway. Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh. Source: YEN.com.gh