India: English for progress

[Francis Hult]

The Times of India

 

English for progress

 

More people than ever before want to learn English. India's economic growth has further led to the popularity of the language. However, according to David Graddol, linguist and writer, vernacular languages will play an equally important role in India's future growth. 

 

"Instead of focussing on English-medium schools, the emphasis should be on the quality of English teaching in vernacular-medium schools. There will be an increasing demand for multi-lingual speakers by corporate India," said Graddol, who is currently carrying out research on the growth of English in India.

 

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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS-Education-English-for-progress/articleshow/4796923.cms

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