Journal of English Language Teaching

English as Global Language and its Pedagogical Implications for India

Amenla Changkija

Guest Teacher, EFLU, Shillong

Keywords: Role of English in modern India, English as Global Language

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Abstract

The paper aims to highlight the impact, place and role of English in modern India. Its significance is phenomenal that we can afford to neglect it only at the cost of missing the bus to being a part of globalization, and reaping its benefits. Moreover, it has rooted itself deeply  as ‘our very own language’ and so its pedagogical issues are of utmost importance to planning decisions.

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