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Importance of English in India

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The International School Agra (TISA)

India is a diverse country with over 19,000 languages or dialects spoken by the people of this country as their mother tongues. It is shocking that many people choose to speak English throughout the nation, even though there are so many languages in India.



When the British colonized India, the English language soon became a way of setting oneself apart from the others who were unfortunate enough to not have access to that level of education. When the British left, the use of English increased to the point that English became one of the languages being compulsorily taught to children in schools.


Here are a few reasons why English is of such great importance in India.


1. Global Language and Globalization

2. Politics and International Diplomacy

3. Business and Trade Agreements

4. Easy Communication With Tourists

5. Ease of Technology

6. Too Many Languages to Learn

7. Keeping Up With Advancements in the World


1. Global Language and Globalization


It is common knowledge that English is a globally accepted language. More than 90% of the people in some of the major first-world nations speak English as their mother tongue. It is hard to ignore this fact when you have to conduct business with those countries or be in contact with them in any other way. Globalization has made it necessary for people to know English, at least at a basic level.

In India, it is preferred that the younger generation is proficient in English even if the older generation is not. As a result, the demand for English medium schools in Agra and in other prominent Indian cities has improved.


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