Memorize a Few Dialogues

THE HINDU, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR COLUMN

2. English speakers

Sir, For self learning, speed learning, and stress-free super learning, fluency in English, especially Spoken English, has become a must for college and university students. Spoken English has often been talked of as a school subject and a strong foundation has to be laid in the communicative use of English at the school level itself.

Unfortunately the present “English Readers” (the textbook series) from the preliminary to the plus two level aid the learners to read and write English without taking care of their listening and speaking skills.

For the instant improvement of these practical life skills, the current textbooks (English Readers) should be completely changed and the new textbooks should be entitled as “English Speakers” which are full of model dialogues fro listening, practicing and speaking. Even the students may be encouraged to memorize a few dialogues and they will surely find it interesting, enjoyable and useful in their life situations.

This will drive away heir fear and hatred towards the English language. This is the most urgent need of the hour to improve Spoken English at the school level. Will the English textbook writers consider this idea and introduce the new type “English Speakers” immediately

By S.MALAIKKANI - Courtesy – THE HINDU.