The most prestigious examination for recruitment in India’s Government Posts and Services, the Civil Services Preliminary Test (CSP Test) did away with English this time. However, you have to pass English test in Civil Services Main Examination. Also English is mandatory across educational settings and industry worldwide. If you are on this website, chances are you understand English.
Understanding is one thing and knowing something whole heatedly is completely different. English is not our fist language. Whether, the government will do away with English in all departments of learning and working or not, despite that we need to learn English. This is for three reasons: 1. to understand scientific literature, 2. for the sake of cultural exchange and 3. to do business seamlessly across borders. Today, world is truly global. We need to understand it, we need to learn English.
For students and job seekers, whether you will be tested or not for English proficiency in examinations, learning matters. Here are five ways to Learn English.
1. Buy a Dictionary: 'People short of vocabulary hurls slang'- this is a saying I don't know who said. Make your vocabulary stronger. Buy an English Dictionary. In fact get two, one English to English Dictionary and other English to Hindi or some other language that you speak. Read it A to Z, page to page, read aimlessly. Once you finish, I am sure you will remember some of those. Repeat the process.
2. Read English Newspapers: Whatever you like reading, business, politics, food, health, sports or gossip; I would suggest buy two news papers, one in your native language and the other in English. Now suppose you love politics. Read from both places similar news, this way you will adopt to senses. If you cannot get similar news issues read different, the benefit is you will turn to dictionary to know some words in other language.
Exact translation of text written in one language cannot be done in other language; it’s the sense that translates.
When you will read stories in two different languages, better sense of understanding will develop.
3. Learn Pronunciation: All dictionaries generally mention how you need to say a word. Must know how to say a word in English; It’s lucid but at times weird. Some words are said in English a particular way, irrespective of letters. Nobody knows why? Those words are said just like that.
5. Read to an English Novel: Prefer western authors, preferably British or American. You mean learning. Loads of literature is available in English. Whatever fascinates you, buy a book in that niche. Read it word to word, every sentence and start to finish. Take help from dictionary and grammar book to understand. I prefer to buy books from physical stores but you can get one from online to like from Amazon
At this point Internet will come handy. As print dictionary book may not have some words, all depends how much large it is. You can check websites like www.m-w.com or www.dictionary.com for word meaning.
6. Hire a coach: No native, hire someone to whom English is First Language. If there is British Library near you, visit them. British Libraries used to offer English learning classes. If not, you can look for online English classes or a person. Also, you can ask for help from someone sitting other side of the world and attend classes via Skype, Google Hangout or some other chat messenger way.
Many tutors offer classes that way. Before hiring, must check and cross check if you are hiring a right person and if he / she have earned some certification in English language teaching.
Make yourself proficient in reading, writing, speaking of English, this well help you in achieving academic success, winning a job interview and working tirelessly across globe.
Understanding is one thing and knowing something whole heatedly is completely different. English is not our fist language. Whether, the government will do away with English in all departments of learning and working or not, despite that we need to learn English. This is for three reasons: 1. to understand scientific literature, 2. for the sake of cultural exchange and 3. to do business seamlessly across borders. Today, world is truly global. We need to understand it, we need to learn English.
For students and job seekers, whether you will be tested or not for English proficiency in examinations, learning matters. Here are five ways to Learn English.
1. Buy a Dictionary: 'People short of vocabulary hurls slang'- this is a saying I don't know who said. Make your vocabulary stronger. Buy an English Dictionary. In fact get two, one English to English Dictionary and other English to Hindi or some other language that you speak. Read it A to Z, page to page, read aimlessly. Once you finish, I am sure you will remember some of those. Repeat the process.
2. Read English Newspapers: Whatever you like reading, business, politics, food, health, sports or gossip; I would suggest buy two news papers, one in your native language and the other in English. Now suppose you love politics. Read from both places similar news, this way you will adopt to senses. If you cannot get similar news issues read different, the benefit is you will turn to dictionary to know some words in other language.
Exact translation of text written in one language cannot be done in other language; it’s the sense that translates.
When you will read stories in two different languages, better sense of understanding will develop.
3. Learn Pronunciation: All dictionaries generally mention how you need to say a word. Must know how to say a word in English; It’s lucid but at times weird. Some words are said in English a particular way, irrespective of letters. Nobody knows why? Those words are said just like that.
Read, Write, Speak English!
If you live in a city look for IELTS, they offer English teaching services at nominal cost. Also, you will take the exam to know your score.
4. Learn Grammar: I know a great book in English Grammar, Wren and Martin, buy it. Learn rules and regulations of crafting words and sentences. This book is helpful to both type of learners those looking to learn English and to those looking to earn a degree in English. Books are many but this was most recommended book in our school days.5. Read to an English Novel: Prefer western authors, preferably British or American. You mean learning. Loads of literature is available in English. Whatever fascinates you, buy a book in that niche. Read it word to word, every sentence and start to finish. Take help from dictionary and grammar book to understand. I prefer to buy books from physical stores but you can get one from online to like from Amazon
At this point Internet will come handy. As print dictionary book may not have some words, all depends how much large it is. You can check websites like www.m-w.com or www.dictionary.com for word meaning.
6. Hire a coach: No native, hire someone to whom English is First Language. If there is British Library near you, visit them. British Libraries used to offer English learning classes. If not, you can look for online English classes or a person. Also, you can ask for help from someone sitting other side of the world and attend classes via Skype, Google Hangout or some other chat messenger way.
Many tutors offer classes that way. Before hiring, must check and cross check if you are hiring a right person and if he / she have earned some certification in English language teaching.
Make yourself proficient in reading, writing, speaking of English, this well help you in achieving academic success, winning a job interview and working tirelessly across globe.
This article was written when India Government decided to do away with English in Civil Services Preliminary Test. Syllabus is a matter of change, what matters to me is learning and I hope so to you. Article is helpful to those who want learn English and Thrive in academia, life and jobs.
First Edited: 23 August, 2025
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