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Delhi Government Signs Agreement To Improve English Language Skills Of School Students, Teachers
The agreement with Burlington English seeks to provide support to the students and teachers of Delhi Government’s Dr BR Ambedkar Schools of Specialised Excellence to develop global competencies in the English language.
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Google Assistant Can Now Better Understand and Pronounce Unique Names
Google Assistant will better recognise and pronounce unique names while also better understanding the conversation between the users and the virtual assistant.
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English Language Skills To Rank High In UK's New Immigration System
An applicant's English language skills are likely to be ranked according to levels of proficiency in a new post-Brexit visa regime being finalised by UK home secretary Priti Patel.
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British Council, NEC Sign MoU On Educational And Cultural Collaboration
The MoU will support the higher education, English language, skills and cultural aspirations for the young people from Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.
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Indian-Origin Educationist Wins 'Businesswoman Of Year' Award
An Indian-origin educationist in the UK, who moved to Britain after her marriage with no English language skills, has been named the 'Asian Businesswoman of the Year' in an award ceremony in Birmingham.
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When Swami Vivekananda Scored 47, 46, 57 Per Cent In English Exams
Swami Vivekananda's English language skills captivated thousands but his marks in the subject in the three university examinations he took were far from impressive, says a new book on the 19th century philosopher-monk.
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Aap Ney Chai Peeya: Why Kerala BJP Volunteers Are Getting Lessons in Hindi
BJP volunteers are burning midnight oil learning Hindi and polishing their English conversation skills to overcome language barriers during the party's three-day National Council and Executive meetings from September 23 at Kozhikode in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is participating.
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Indian Doctors In UK Seek Tailored English Language Tests
The UK's largest representative body for Indian-origin doctors today said English language tests must be designed differently for Indian medicos, focusing mainly on communication skills and practical use which relate to patient's safety.
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Tihar Jail to Hold Language Classes For Inmates
Tihar Jail administration will hold English, Punjabi and Urdu language classes for inmates to impart reading, writing and speaking skills for their personality development and to make them employment ready.
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In This Remote Bihar Village, English is Serious Business
In the remote Naxal-affected Siljori village in Bihar's Banka district, one of India's poorest and most backward regions, children from local villages are breaking the "English is a language for the upper class" stereotype.
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English Marks not be Included for Gradation in Civil Services Preliminary Examination
The marks of English Language Comprehension Skills, asked in second paper of civil services (preliminary) examination, will not be included for gradation, the government said today.
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English Out. Government Gives In on Civil Services Exam (CSAT)
In what will come as a major relief for hundreds of civil services aspirants protesting against a controversial aptitude test in the preliminary examinations, the government today said that marks for English language skills "shouldn't be included for gradation or merit."
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Malaysia to have Tamil announcements at international airports
Multi-ethnic Malaysia, which has a sizeable ethnic Indian population, is set to have announcements in Tamil language at its international airports. Malaysian Transport Minister Kong Cho Ha has recommended that announcements in Tamil be made available at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport and the Low Cost Carrier Terminal starting next year. "T...
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China scores low in English test
Chinese have "poor" English skills despite huge efforts by the government in language training, according to a study.China was ranked 29th in the English Proficiency Index, behind other Asian countries like Malaysia, Japan and South Korea, the Shanghai Daily reported.Test-oriented, memorised learning habits did not give Chinese students the real la...
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For better football skills in India
Now, English is the most common language spoken in the world and football the most played sport. No doubt about that.
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Delhi Government Signs Agreement To Improve English Language Skills Of School Students, Teachers
The agreement with Burlington English seeks to provide support to the students and teachers of Delhi Government’s Dr BR Ambedkar Schools of Specialised Excellence to develop global competencies in the English language.
-
Google Assistant Can Now Better Understand and Pronounce Unique Names
Google Assistant will better recognise and pronounce unique names while also better understanding the conversation between the users and the virtual assistant.
-
English Language Skills To Rank High In UK's New Immigration System
An applicant's English language skills are likely to be ranked according to levels of proficiency in a new post-Brexit visa regime being finalised by UK home secretary Priti Patel.
-
British Council, NEC Sign MoU On Educational And Cultural Collaboration
The MoU will support the higher education, English language, skills and cultural aspirations for the young people from Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.
-
Indian-Origin Educationist Wins 'Businesswoman Of Year' Award
An Indian-origin educationist in the UK, who moved to Britain after her marriage with no English language skills, has been named the 'Asian Businesswoman of the Year' in an award ceremony in Birmingham.
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When Swami Vivekananda Scored 47, 46, 57 Per Cent In English Exams
Swami Vivekananda's English language skills captivated thousands but his marks in the subject in the three university examinations he took were far from impressive, says a new book on the 19th century philosopher-monk.
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Aap Ney Chai Peeya: Why Kerala BJP Volunteers Are Getting Lessons in Hindi
BJP volunteers are burning midnight oil learning Hindi and polishing their English conversation skills to overcome language barriers during the party's three-day National Council and Executive meetings from September 23 at Kozhikode in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is participating.
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Indian Doctors In UK Seek Tailored English Language Tests
The UK's largest representative body for Indian-origin doctors today said English language tests must be designed differently for Indian medicos, focusing mainly on communication skills and practical use which relate to patient's safety.
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Tihar Jail to Hold Language Classes For Inmates
Tihar Jail administration will hold English, Punjabi and Urdu language classes for inmates to impart reading, writing and speaking skills for their personality development and to make them employment ready.
-
In This Remote Bihar Village, English is Serious Business
In the remote Naxal-affected Siljori village in Bihar's Banka district, one of India's poorest and most backward regions, children from local villages are breaking the "English is a language for the upper class" stereotype.
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English Marks not be Included for Gradation in Civil Services Preliminary Examination
The marks of English Language Comprehension Skills, asked in second paper of civil services (preliminary) examination, will not be included for gradation, the government said today.
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English Out. Government Gives In on Civil Services Exam (CSAT)
In what will come as a major relief for hundreds of civil services aspirants protesting against a controversial aptitude test in the preliminary examinations, the government today said that marks for English language skills "shouldn't be included for gradation or merit."
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Malaysia to have Tamil announcements at international airports
Multi-ethnic Malaysia, which has a sizeable ethnic Indian population, is set to have announcements in Tamil language at its international airports. Malaysian Transport Minister Kong Cho Ha has recommended that announcements in Tamil be made available at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport and the Low Cost Carrier Terminal starting next year. "T...
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China scores low in English test
Chinese have "poor" English skills despite huge efforts by the government in language training, according to a study.China was ranked 29th in the English Proficiency Index, behind other Asian countries like Malaysia, Japan and South Korea, the Shanghai Daily reported.Test-oriented, memorised learning habits did not give Chinese students the real la...
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For better football skills in India
Now, English is the most common language spoken in the world and football the most played sport. No doubt about that.
