As long as English continues its predominance worldwide,
AngloSkilleds (those who have the advantage of English language
skills) will have predominance over AngloSkilledNots. In the struggle
between AngloSkilleds and AngloSkilledNots, it is always the former
group that has an advantage over the latter. It is the responsibility of
the policymakers and educationists to address the issue and find an
effective solution. It is the responsibility of the teachers to empower
the students and enable them to acquire English language.
It states the importance of the English language, which is a 'lingua-franca' and a synonym of success in this modern
world. The language is quintessential for students' success in academics and later in
their career. Lack of proficiency in it not only affects students' academic performance
but also hinders their perspective career. Increasing importance of research in higher
education and international mobility of students have contributed to the increasing
importance of English language education. It is a matter of grave concern that most
students having studied the English language for more than a decade cannot express
themselves in English. This issue if not addressed, will prepare a generation of
'AngloSkilledNots' who are not equipped with the language skills they need. Therefore,
the onus is on policymakers and academicians to address the issue of English language
deficiency among the students at all levels of education.
English language, which is a 'lingua-franca' and a synonym of success in this modern
world. The language is quintessential for students' success in academics and later in
their career. Lack of proficiency in it not only affects students' academic performance
but also hinders their perspective career. Increasing importance of research in higher
education and international mobility of students have contributed to the increasing
importance of English language education. It is a matter of grave concern that most
students having studied the English language for more than a decade cannot express
themselves in English. This issue if not addressed, will prepare a generation of
'AngloSkilledNots' who are not equipped with the language skills they need. Therefore,
the onus is on policymakers and academicians to address the issue of English language
deficiency among the students at all levels of education.
The expansion of English all over the world is an incredible linguistic phenomenon.
English is the only language in history to have nations where it is the native language
and to have emerged as a truly global lingua franca. Today English is a lingua franca
which brings millions together in a broad range of communicative situations in
numerous settings for a wide spectrum of purposes (Bjorkman, 2013). Millions of
people around the globe with different first languages are communicating through the
English language as a lingua franca in world forums, in conferences, in business
meetings, academic discussions, or sports events, to name a few. In this sense, English
has indeed reached a global dimension no other language has come near before. In
words of Van Parijs "it is English and English alone that can reasonably
claim to have become a global Lingua Franca".
