Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities
Year : 2012, Volume : 2, Issue : 10
First page : ( 238) Last page : ( 250)
Print ISSN : 0000-0000. Online ISSN : 2249-7315.

A study of the comprehension skills in english of class vii standard in few selected districts of Assam

Sahariah Sonali Borah

Assistant Professor, Dr. A.B. S. College of Education, Guwahati, Assam-781024

Online published on 6 October, 2012.

Abstract

The scope of English language has been widened over the years across the globe and no societies, languages are free from its impact. Assam which experienced exposure to English language in 1826, however made very slow progress in terms of spread of English Language. Keeping the current trend of English language use it is very much necessary that the new generation learn to speak read and write English besides their own mother tongue. While understanding the need of English language it is also need to be study the present status of English learning in the state. The present study is an attempt to study the comprehension skills in English of Class VII standard in few selected districts of Assam. Sufficient representative sample schools from each district were selected and primary data were collected using different tools and techniques. Collected information was then processes using necessary statistical tools and computer programmes. It is expected that this study will help in planning curriculum and content of the elementary level because the findings would provide perspectives based on ground realities.

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Keywords

English learning, spread of English language, English learning.

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