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A note from the author: “Singapore is a small country undoubtedly, but a powerhouse in many ways. Without prejudice to local cultures, Singaporeans read and speak English. They island boasts 100% literacy and its education system ranks with the best in the world. A tourist haven and an economic miracle, Singapore is an example of how language and learning should […]
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A note from the author: “The world is getting smaller as the footprint of the internet and telecommunication gets bigger. Increasingly, we need a common set of languages as we seek to converse with new people from different places. Let us learn English so that we can write and speak English in ways unique yet common. Spoken English that is […]
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In the nineties, while surveying over a hundred Government schools in urban Lucknow, we noticed that teacher absenteeism led to schools not being opened for 8 to 10 months a year. Our mission of empowering more children to learn English seemed bleak after seeing the state of the education system. However, things have changed since the nineties which makes our […]
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At EnglishHelper, we often travel to different parts of the country and meet people with truly exceptional stories. Here is Roopa’s story about her drive to improve her spoken English. Teacher : “Who do you love more? You mother or your father?” Roopa tries to answer, but something was holding her back. It was not her spoken English, a language she […]
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I have always been drawn to the field of education. After a year as a Young India Fellow at Ashoka University, I decided I would take this passion forward. I knew that whatever I did, I could not work a desk job. My work had to give me a sense of satisfaction and pride and I had to feel part of […]
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Field Notes from Maharashtra The RightToRead Program in Maharashtra covers 3,750 government and aided schools in 31 districts. RightToRead’s mission is to help children in reading and learning English. Maharashtra is the second most populous state in India with a literacy rate of 82.9%. The Reading Crisis in Maharashtra The 2014 Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) tells us that in […]
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Notes from Punjab Amritsar is a beautifully busy city, with small lanes and the smell of parathas and butter that seems to follow you everywhere you go. The schools are airy and colorfully painted. There is usually a game of kabaddi or kho-kho happening in the playground. If you listen carefully, you will be able to hear the sound of […]
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The teacher crisis in India is well known but not spoken about as much. It is estimated our government schools are in need of 5.9 lakh primary-level teachers and 3.5 lakh upper primary-level teachers. By 2030, this number is projected to increase further. There is also the need for skills training so that the effectiveness of existing teachers can be […]
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Time to Think, Act Differently The challenge of education and learning English is no longer just a problem. We are in a state of crisis. Like a killer disease that eats away silently till the body finally surrenders, this country is steadily moving to a place where the inequity of education will eventually be too heavy a burden to bear. […]
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EnglishHelper and the English Language Our English language courses are designed with a keen understanding of our customers. We know that the English language is best learnt when it is in the context of the learners. Keeping this in mind, the content of each of our courses is designed to be relevant to their context and level. They can start […]
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