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The importance of communicative English

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shibli:
In the present global scenario, the importance of communicative English is beyond any doubt.

English is commonly used as a medium for the communication of information and news.

Three quarters of all telex messages and telegrams are sent in English.

Eighty percent of computer data are processed and stored in English.

Much satellite communication is carried in English.

Five thousand newspapers, more than half of the newspapers published in the world, are published in English.

English is a major language of international business, diplomacy, and science and the professions.

English is an official language of many international organizations, including the United Nations and many professional organizations. It is frequently the language of international conferences.

People who speak English have a certain status in society.

Now standard English is taught in schools in many countries of the world because it is necessary for careers.

So being proficient in communicative English is a must.

shibli:

The decline in standards in English language competence is causing increasing concern.

Graduates, who may be eminently competent in their own specialist areas, are having problems finding suitable employment because of their lack of English.

Access to the higher levels of academic study is restricted  because the vast majority of academic texts are in English.

For all these reasons, Bangladesh cannot easily play a part in the world community without English.

shibli:
The Govt. of Bangladesh has recently taken steps to improve the teaching of English at Primary and Secondary levels of education, and to reintroduce English at Tertiary level.

However, after more than a quarter of a century of lack of real attention to English, there are now serious problems to be addressed by all sectors of education, and liaison is essential.

shibli:

Some problems are syllabus, materials, and existing methodology.

After 1971, we have put a lot of emphasis on Bangla rather than English.

We have not yet been able to create English speaking Environment in Bangladesh.

Most students are afraid of English and don’t find any interest in learning English language.

shibli:
All universities should be required to draw up a formal 5-year plan

There should be a long-term Master Training Plan for ELT.

Available funds should be largely devoted to the purpose of developing a cadre of ELT professionals.

Good teachers must be paid hand some incentives.

Students must be motivated and made to realize the importance of learning English.

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