English Language Learning in the Digital World

Across the globe, the RightToRead program is addressing challenges of basic literacy and reading. The Program’s mission is to spread the use of the English language and help people escape from the cycle of poverty.

Since 2013, EnglishHelper has worked with Government schools in India and other countries to improve basic reading skills of students. Today, ReadToMe, our reading and English language comprehension solution is used in over 12000 schools across 27 states in India, and has touched the lives of over 2.5 million students and 27,000 teachers globally. The use of technology has enabled us to scale rapidly, stay relevant, and assist teachers and students with low English reading proficiency.

ReadToMe’s Impact on Students

The impact the program has had on students English reading and comprehension has been tremendous. In Purulia, West Bengal, Nitish Kumar Suren, a young student using ReadToMe remarked, “It is a very nice feeling when Sir calls on me to read in front of the whole class. I love getting every word correct”. At Corporation Girls School in Coimbatore, the Principal remarks, “Students in my school come from very poor backgrounds and do not have televisions, computers, or mobile phones at home. They see the ReadToMe software as a wonder and come to class with enthusiasm and excitement.” In Gujarat, the desire to learn English is strong. The children’s dreams and spirits are even stronger. Priyanka, a student of class 6 says her dream is to become a Pilot. “I’ve always wanted to sit on a plane but not as a passenger, as the person flying the plane.”

Let’s take this opportunity to bring meaningful change in the world and bridge the divide with the help of the English language and technology.

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