Importance of English Language
- Arpit Bhatia
- Nov 23, 2016
- 2 min read
The study of English language in this age of globalization is essential. The English language is the most important language of communication between different countries. In India, people of different states gave their own language. The English language has come to us as a connecting link among various states of India. U.N. has recognized five languages as its official languages and one of them English takes the first position because of its background, international acclaim and easy access to the people. If we go back to historical facts, we see that half of the globe was under the British imperialism. Those countries coming directly under British rule had by necessity or under compulsion to learn English and the rest either being influenced by the English culture or to keep pace with modern trend had but to opt for learning it. French, German, Greek and definitely Sanskrit are not inferior to English, yet the fact is, English had stood the test of time. From the pragmatic point of view, it should receive a great boost. In fact, English serves as a window to the world. It is known to all that the legacy of English language has left an indelible imprint on the Indian psyche. Hence, we can't deal with English just as a foreign language. Secondly, the entire spectrum of education and philosophy, Science and technology can be better understood through this language. The common practice all over the world in the modern age is to learn the English language to facilitate easy understanding of political, social, cultural and religious issues because this language is easier than French, German, Greek and Sanskrit. English is the language of the British, who kept us enslaved for about two centuries. English has emerged as the most important global language. It is a wrong view to hold that it is a language of the British alone. English has evolved as a language of science and technology. The Majority of all important books for higher studies are written in English. The Indians must not keep their eyes closed in this adventures period of globalization by neglecting the English language.
