The importance of English and How to learn English well

IJRASET, 2021

Correspondence is an ability which includes precise and constant interaction of talking, tuning in and understanding. A great many people are brought into the world with the actual capacity to talk, however we should figure out how to talk well and impart successfully. Talking, tuning in and our capacity to comprehend verbal and non-verbal signs are the abilities by perceptions others and demonstrating our conduct on what we see and saw. We are additionally shown some relational abilities straightforwardly through schooling. By bringing those abilities into training and getting them assessed. English correspondence is an expertise that can be consummated distinctly through steady practice and constant openness to the objective language the accessible assets ought to be totally tapped in order to give and urging environment to learning and rehearsing the language. This paper manages the Role of English to Enrich the Effective Communication abilities. English correspondence with current strategies encourages to cultivate an inspirational mentality. English interchanges which would make conceivable to address the impending difficulties of the day in an imaginative manner.

The English language has now penetrated deeply into our society, and this has resulted in its extensive teaching and learning. It has supported research and other academic activities in higher education, and assisted national development by way of its use in education, administration, business, trade and commerce. The knowledge of it boosts the employability and functional efficiency of the individuals. Hence its teaching needs to be made more effective keeping in view the role English will continue to play in academic pursuits, business, administration, and above

Language is considered most remarkable achievement, is so much a part of our lives, like the air we breathe, that very often we take it for granted and as often are not aware of its characteristic features. Language is a system. English has a status of associate language, but in fact it has become the most important language of India. After Hindi it is the most commonly spoken language in India and probably the most read and written language in India. English in India is used not only for communicating with the outside world, but also for interstate and intra-state communication. English symbolizes in Indians" minds, better education, better culture and higher intellect. Indians who know English often mingle it with Indian languages in their conversation. It is also usual among Indians to abruptly move to speak fluent English in the middle of their conversations. English also serves as the communicator among Indians who speak different languages. English is very important in some systemslegal, financial, educational and business in India. Communicative English has a status of assistant language, but in fact it is the most important language of India. After Hindi it is the most commonly spoken language in India and probably the most read and written language in India. Indians who know English will always try to show that they know English. The present paper deals with the importance of communicative English language competence in every walk of the professional life of an engineer for his bright future and how the teachers and students need to make integrated efforts build their competency in English skills that would enable students successful in studies, campus interviews and their corporate life. Man has rightly been called "a talking animal". Man is gifted with the quality of speech, which differentiates him from other living beings. Language consists of words, idioms and syntax.

The importance of English is increasing day by day. It is because, English has become an international business and professional language. Yes, it is true whether you are a professional or a business man, your success revolves round the English language. The better you speak English, the better are chances for you to grow.

English is an Associate Official Language for interstate communication and communication between the States and the Centre. So, the first Prime Minister, Nehru assured the people of southern states that English would continue to be the Associate Official Language, until the time the southern states accept Hindi as the only official language. It is worth quoting Jawaharlal Nehru here: "If you push out English, does Hindi fully take its place? I hope it will. I am sure it will. But I wish to avoid the danger of one unifying factor being pushed out without another unifying factor fully taking its place. In that event there will be a gap, a hiatus. The creation of any such gap or hiatus must be avoided at all costs. It is very vital to do so in the interest of the unity of the country. It is that leads me to the conclusion that English is likely to have an important place in the foreseeable future." 1.2.2. English as an International Link Language. English has become a world language with its spread, defeating all geographical boundaries. Almost all known countries adopted English as one of the major languages for instructions in schools and colleges. It is the first language of the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada and Australia. In many European countries and African countries English is used as a second language. Pakistan, Ceylon and Bangladesh also adopt English as a second language in their national life and educational system. Even China and Japan which were reluctant in accepting English into their countries now started showing regard for English. Thanks to the advent of computers. Bharathidasan University estimated to admit 1000 students from China by the end of the year 2008, the then Vicechancellor Dr. Pannavaiko informed. These students deem India as a favoured destination for higher education valuing the opportunities for developing their English communication skills. It is the right testimony for the popularity that English enjoys as a world language. News items all around the world are printed in English. 50% of the world"s newspapers, over 50% of the world"s scientific and technical periodicals and more than 60% of the world"s radio stations use English as medium of communication. This alone can prove that English is a world language. There is no language that can come closer to the popularity that English enjoys. English plays a vital role in international relations. More than 50% of the people of the world prefer to speak in English. Even in India people of Nagaland accepted English as their mother 9 tongue. English helps in establishing international relations. And it is the source of better understanding among different nations of the world. F.G.French says, " by accidents of history and by rapid spread of industrial development, science, technology, international trade and by something like an explosion in the speed and ease of travel and by all the factors which have broken down frontiers and forced nations into closer interdependence; English has become a world language". The Sahitya Academy of India recognizes English as one of the Indian languages; and Jawaharlal Nehru even wanted to include it in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, thus giving it statutory recognition as an Indian language. Because of this great popularity and worldwide distribution, English has the pre-eminent claim to be the medium of international communication. In fact, English has ceased to be the language of its native speakers alone as it has already attained the stature of a world language. So, there is no doubt about the importance of English in world affairs and it will be to our own advantage if we continue to learn English as a second language. 1.2.3. English as a Library Language. Kothari Commission (1964-66) had recommended English to be used as Library Language. It said, "While the goal is to adopt the regional languages as media on education, we should like to stress again that this does not involve elimination of English. In fact, English, as an important "library language" would play a vital role in higher education. No student should be considered as qualified for a degree, in particular, a Master"s degree, unless he has acquired a reasonable proficiency in English (or in some other library language). The implications of this are twofold: all teachers in higher education should be essentially bilingual in the regional language and in English, and all students (and, particularly postgraduate students) should be able to follow lectures and use reading materials in the regional language, as well as in English". Higher Education in India is possible only through English, as all worthy reference books are in English. Books on Science and Technology are also available in English. Other countries may afford to translate these books into their vernacular or national language, but India cannot, with numerous languages present. When we consider English as a library language, we expect the learners just to understand the subject matter contained in library books. India, being a progressive country,  The skills in our mother tongue is developed by contribution from English So, learning English as a second language can bring a great amount of benefit socially and personally. It paves way to enjoy different opportunities that can contribute individually and to the country. While learning English opens up opportunities for work and travel and it also ensures the personal finding of oneself. Learning the other cultures help us understand and appreciate our own culture. By all means, the rationale for learning English as a second language is to understand social, cultural, economic and environmental well-being of our country better. 1.4. POSITIONS OF ENGLISH IN THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM The objectives of teaching English has two main aspects, namely, language aspects like words, sentences, pronunciation, spelling and grammar and the other aspect being literature aspect which include words, sentences, expressing ideas, feelings and experiences. In India, English is taught as a second language. There is a slight difference between English as a foreign language and English as a second language. A foreign language is learnt, mainly to know the culture and the living style of people of another nation, whereas, a second language is learnt, mainly to use the target language in the society. That way, English has to be taught in India, as a second language. To put it simply, the teachers of English should prepare their students to use English globally. It means, they have to provide a proper platform for their students to use English language in any day-today situation. English has become inevitable in the school curriculum. It enjoys all positions like I language, II language and III language. English is the medium of instruction in all the English medium schools. Thus, English is the first language in these schools. In other schools English is taught as a second language. In non-Hindi north Indian states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Odiya, their regional language is the first language, Hindi is the second language and English is the third language. As English enjoys all the three positions in the academic field, there will not be anybody who completes his studies in India not acquainted with English. According to Prof. Gatenby there are two general aims: (1) learning the language, (2) doing something with the language when it is learnt which means understanding the language Application

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In the present scenario, English is a widely spoken language. It is referred to 'global language', the Multi-lingua franca of the modern era. It is the language most often taught as a second language around the world. In India, English is used in the process of communication with the outside world, It is also used for interstate and intrastate communication. India does have great ethnic and linguistic diversity and we can therefore find English acting as an indispensable 'link' language. With the advanced development in Information Technology, Science, Medical, Irrigation, Education, Mass communication, software and operating systems, a new utility for written and oral communication in the English language has emerged. English is said to be the world's most important language which has communicative and educative value. English is used all over the world not out of any compulsion but because of the realization that it has certain advantages.