Perspectives and Paradigms of Bilingualism Concerned to Teaching and Learning in the Indian Education System

Abstract

Bilingualism has been emerged as a familiar subject in the existing Indian scenario due to the distribution of multilingual culture in different geographical regions. Having proficiency in minimum two languages has been an indispensable necessity for all Indians. The English language has become a mandatory subject for all educated Indians. There is a paradigm shift in this regard, making all Indians essentially learn the English Language as a part of the three language system in Indian education. Different methods of teaching the English language is adopted in India. This paper focuses on all perspectives associated with the impact of bilingualism on teaching and learning of English in India, with a special emphasis on Transitional bilingual education. The ideology of guiding learners of the English language with a backdrop of bilingualism is duly highlighted.