lingua skills

You shouldn't be shocked if the next time you meet a young Bihar Mahadalit (the downtrodden) who greets you with a good morning instead of a traditional salutation- Namaste!

Union minister Kapil Sibal said fluency in Hindi will help integrate students and it could become the lingua franca once India becomes producer of knowledge.

Chetan Bhagat, whose new novel is scheduled to see the light of day by this year-end, made a sudden visit to the city's spoken English institute to gain a hands-on experience on why youths think they should learn the language and the problems they face in doing so

A fourth grade employee of a nationalized Bank has lost his job because he is was not competent in English.

Don't be surprised if students greet you with 'good morning' rather than 'namaste' in the remote areas of Madhubani these days.

In a first of its kind endeavor , a primary school of Surat named Mahidharpura Urban Society, Primary English medium school held a News Paper in Education (NIE) contest for students of grade vi, vii and viii.

Despite its importance in day-to-day living, English - the global lingua franca - continues to be a ‘foreign language’ for students of government primary schools in India.

In his pursuit of making Telangana an investors’ hub and Hyderabad a global destination, chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao is leaving no stone unturned, and his efforts include polishing his cabinet colleagues’ communication skills.

Six decades after independence, there is a newfound zeal among intellectuals that English will not only equip SCs/STs for "new economy jobs" but also aid them in breaking free from the pernicious caste system.

English is considered the most important language in the present day scenario

Russian influencer Mariia Chugurova's encounter with Indian cobbler Vikas, fluent in English, went viral on Instagram, amassing 68 million views. Their unexpected interaction highlighted the universality of human connection and the power of language to transcend barriers. Vikas's modest fee of Rs 10 for fixing Mariia's sandal showcased Indian hospitality and entrepreneurial spirit. The heartwarming exchange resonated with viewers worldwide, emphasizing the importance of kindness and cultural understanding in a globalized world.

Ahmedabad and Jaipur secured the world heritage city status not just on the strength of their ancient monuments. The intangible or cultural heritage of the cities too aided them in bagging Unesco’s coveted tag. Hyderabad also has a rich history of such elements.

Truly enthused by the poribartan motto, the Mamata Banerjee government has devised a unique way to empower job aspirants hailing from backward classes.

English is the lingua franca and hence it should be upheld in the school curriculum of the state for the benefit of students who come from different backgrounds, several social groups said on the eve of the World Telugu Conference in Tirupati.

Proficiency in the English language is crucial in an interconnected world. English serves as a global medium for communication, commerce, and academic discourse. English Proficiency Exams are required in various contexts such as higher education, employment, and international travel. These exams reflect the demand for effective communication and highlight English's role in global connectivity and collaboration.

How does one read the Bible with the right enunciations and flourishes? 'English for the religious' teaches you how.

The second day of the Kumaon Lit Fest, quite like the previous day, had an assortment of events and activities packed in – from an opportunity to meander through the many mountain trails nearby (for early risers) to listening to Kumaoni folktales rendered by author Namita Gokhale, to a creative writing workshop for rural school children organized by a village book reading club

PATNA: “Spoken English” institutes have mushroomed all over Patna and have also succeeded in fishing a number of English-crazy youngsters in their net.

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England’s mother tongue & globalisation

Indian students are ready to explore new destinations, going beyond traditional options like the US, UK and Australia, says Shekhar Niyogi, education and career consultant.

Here are a few career advices for youth:

As the United States tightens its H-1B visa policies, China is quietly positioning itself as the next frontier for global talent. With its new K-visa targeting science and technology professionals, Beijing is challenging America’s long-standing dominance in innovation. The world’s brightest minds now face a pivotal choice—cling to the fading promise of the American dream or follow possibility eastward.

Trump is threatening India’s exports. A smart response would be to make tourism a big dollar earner. Earnings can go up to $100bn from current $28bn. Plus, expanded tourism can create 2.5mn direct jobs

Despite fears of cheating, the author argues that artificial intelligence presents a more significant threat to equity in education. The OpenAI large language model (LLM), GPT-4, costs $20 per month, pushing learners and educational institutions into two camps: those with enough resources to enjoy the benefits of AI tools, and those without who get left behind. Additionally, AI tools perpetuate global dominance of English at the expense of other languages, particularly Indigenous ones. The author suggests that educators must modify their curricula, pedagogies, and assessments for the AI tools that will soon become ubiquitous.