A language is a means of
communicating ideas, feelings, mood , attitude using signs, symbols, sounds and
gestures.During communication speaker
should be able to communicate the exact purpose in such a way that the receiver
should perceive it.One sided communication is of no
use.
Since ages so many languages and scripts came up with civilizations in
different regions throughout the world. But later on due to the globalization effect and the world shrinking to a global village, one particular language for
all means became important. By and by English became a window to the world exposure
in all spheres as a link language. It became the global language bridging gaps
and connecting people. It is frequently used in interstate and international business,
trade and commerce. It is the language with abundant and massive wealth of
literature and knowledge. It is now the 3rd most widely spoken
language.
Some historical circumstances
such as the colonial expansions and British rule made it easy for some regions
to acquire English quickly. It is not offensive to learn a foreign language
like English. It can be efficiently used as a pillar to success by inculcating
it culturally in our attitude and behaviour. It needs to be imbibed in the quest
for knowledge to compete materially with the challengers in this world ruled by
mind and matter.
TYPES OF ENGLISH:-
Differentiating by Mode Of Expression:
1) Verbal English
2) Written English
Differentiating by nature:
1) Conventional English
2) Functional English
Verbal English: It requires the good grammar
and pronunciation followed by intonation, syllable stressing etc. Phonetics
which depicts the sound is also very important to learn this Verbal English in
its fullest form. Mere listening is not enough to master the verbal English
practicing the pronunciation is very important. The more you practice the more
you can conquer English. There are different accents like US, UK and other regional
accents. Neutral would be sufficient to communicate and be perceived by the
receiver.
One has to be very careful in
this verbal mode of communication. Once the word is said, it is said. It cannot
be taken back. Verbal English is used as a common mode of expression.
Elocutions Debates, Seminars, Group Discussions, Public Speaking etc. require good
verbal English presentation.
Written English: It requires that
your grammar is good and the thoughts and theories are expressed in sentences
and words on paper. It may be handwritten or print. The main purpose of the
written English has to be legible and understood by the reader.
Written English has the advantage
to check grammatical errors and edit sentences before presenting. This can be
stored for future reference. Matter presented in Documents, Books, News papers,
Magazines is an example of written English.
Conventional English: This is the
English with specified terms used in each sphere. Every sphere is bound by some
common terms which are used frequently. The whole subject matter revolves
around those specific terms as defined in the directory of that particular
industry.
For example the biological terms
and physics terms which only the pursuing or masters of that particular sphere
understand. It seems to be Greek and Latin to those who are not aware of the
subject.
Functional English: This is the
English used to communicate the actual purpose in brief or detail depending upon
the necessity. Communicating the idea is the key objective here. This English is
necessary in Business Management, Inter regional trade and commerce. It breaks
the barriers of regions and continents, enhancing the global relations.
This English has become vital in
Education, Career and Progress and is most important for an individual to reach
the zenith.
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