Role of English Language in Enriching Education System in India
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Learning English, IELTS Tutor and English professional.Abstract
Learning English has never been so important for Indian students. Almost every institute in India has adopted English as the medium of imparting knowledge. From admission forms to textbooks, every resource is available mostly in English these days. This is another reason why spoken English is important in India. English is the language of opportunities. Hence, it plays a pivotal role in the employment sector. Students from various disciples of the knowledge look for job opportunities in and across the country. Organizations often look for candidates with exceptional communication skills and good command over English. This is because the majority of organizations have an international clientele and English is a common language for them to interact. Many jobs like IELTS Tutor and English professional. Hence, they look for employees that are not only technically sound but are proficient in English. Being a global language, English is understood in most of the countries. Hence, it gets easier to communicate with people around the world when you know English.
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