English through Newspaper: A Note

Abstract

English Through Newspapers: A Note Abstract: It is indubitable that English language enjoys the most favoured status across the world. But, the process of learning English language has been dwarfed by various factors in a non-native country like India. Extracting the sweetness of the English language has been a hard nut to crack for millions of people in many countries where English is learnt and taught as a second language. India is no exception. Learners and teachers are found in extreme duress, especially in rural schools in India. Learners are in a quandary regarding the modes of learning English language as various perplexing modes are suggested by the stake holders and policy makers. But the process of learning turns a bit easier for those who have passion for it. The mastery of eminent scholars of English language and literature are an epitome of the innovative practices they adopted for learning. But novelty and innovation are always a welcome sign in learning the English language. It is irrefutable that learning the English language is not deterrent to the determined. Fear and tension among the learners can be invalidated through a right approach. Initially, the road to learning should be stress-free. If we dispense with the obsolete modes, sailing with the tide of learning converts to a hassle-free one. Tiding over the process of acquiring the English language is no longer an arduous task. Being impervious to innovative mode of teaching and learning is the major obstacle for acquiring mastery over the language. A surface study of the existing situation in all educational institutions exemplifies that every method, not to mention the name, will help acquire language. It is tested and proved that regular reading of the English newspapers will certainly help improve one’s English language. Whether it be reading skill or writing skill, English newspaper is a powerful vehicle in learning English language. This paper is an attempt to show how English newspaper helps in developing the skills of English language.