In the present day global community, communication has a significant role to play in the lives of the people. The business world particularly values and thrives on communication, the medium
of which is predominantly English. Rather, considering the global nature of the
corporate world, one can appropriately say that English is the predominant
language, the only medium of communication. One’s proficiency in English is a
major factor of consideration at the time of recruitment at all levels of work. Fluency
in the English language is essential if a business has to make any advancement
in the global world. This has become the trend in India ever since the
globalisation of the Indian economy.
English dominates our entire environment. Be it the major
journals or advertisements on hoardings, airports or academic seminars and conferences,
the most commonly used language of communication is English. In fact, in a
country like India, which has diverse official and regional languages, dialects
and scripts, the English language becomes a binding force and the common
languages for the purpose of trade, business and education. it is the language
of the pop-cultural, of tourism and trade, and of the lonely who chat on the
internet.
Today, India is a major player in the global trade scene and
hence the Indian industry must recognise the need to adapt to an international
standardised language, that is, English. Not only this, English is also important
in academics to enhance the scope and advance the interest of the scholars who
wish to pursue research and higher studies abroad.
Hence, it is of utmost importance that English is encourages
as the medium of instruction and is not looked down upon or dis carded as the
language of our rulers. An effort should be made to introduce this language at
the grassroots levels of education so that the children grow up comfortable with
the language. Only those can be said to know the languages who can express their dreams, hopes and
aspirations in it. It is rightly said: ‘English can open doors’ and so it must
be promoted rather than resisted.
