English for competitive exams
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This document discusses the importance of English language proficiency and provides tips for improving English skills. It notes that English is the dominant language globally for electronic information, mail, and internet communication. Good English skills are necessary for better jobs, higher education abroad, research, and passing exams. It then offers advice on practicing reading, writing, speaking, listening, and vocabulary building consistently over time using various resources like newspapers, books, movies, music and internet tools. Regular practice of all aspects of English is emphasized for achieving proficiency.
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English for competitive exams
- 2. 80% of the worlds electronically stored information is in English. Three-quarters of the worlds mail is written in English. 80% of Internet users communicate in English. the main language of books, newspapers, airports, and air-traffic control, international business and technology, diplomacy, sport, international competitions, pop music, and advertising. Language of administration in India 2
- 3. To get a better job or a promotion. To study in an English-speaking country To present a research paper in an international conference. To help your students learn English well To pass a required examination 3
- 4. School level Entrance exams for vocational courses, different institutes and universities UGC exams Defence exams Bank exams Railway Research Civil services SSC
- 5. SSC Tier I written Computer based descriptive Pen-paper Tier II written Computer based Tier III Tier IV Data entry skill test/ computer proficiency/ document verification
- 6. UPSC Prelim objective General ability (eng. Lang. comprehension 10th level) (200) English language & aptitude test (200) Main written Qualifying papers A- regional language (300) B- English (300) Merit formation papers (I-VII) essay writing, general studies, opt.sub (250) Interview Personality test
- 7. MPSC prelim Paper I Objective (200) Paper II Objective (200) Main Paper I IV General studies Objective (150 each) Compulsory Marathi Descriptive (100) Compulsory English Descriptive (100) interview
- 8. we dont spend enough time learning English. we are too passive about learning English. we dont review and revise what we have learned. we rely on our native language too much. we are always focused on our mistakes. we dont put things in context nor implement. We are not confident and afraid of making mistakes.
- 9. Make it a part of life No short cuts, no formula, no tricks. Enjoy the learning experience. Recognise your drawbacks Cultivate habit of reading Focus- grammar, vocabulary and comprehension.
- 10. 1. From regional medium school 2. Limited learning (notes of grammar- going through before exam) 3. No day-to-day learning 4. Preparing GK, current affairs in regional language 5. Restricting from the standard study material in English. 6. Preparing just from exam point of view.
- 11. Newspapers Mass type e.g. Times of India, Telegraph Reader friendly For beginners Attractive topics Class type e.g. The Hindu, Indian Express Authentic news Challenging language Quality reading Useful for descriptive papers
- 12. Newspapers Whatever you feel like, e.g. romantic novels No compulsion Switch to different things Be patient Be consistent Reading habit helpful in comprehension and spotting errors. Creative writing.
- 13. Receptive Productive Oral Listening Speaking Written Reading Writing
- 14. Watch TV and English movies (with subtitles) Listen to radio (BBC), audio books, English language DVDs, CDs Listen and Sing English songs Record yourself, listen carefully weaknesses and strengths of pronunciation Joining conversation groups/one-on-one conversations
- 16. read aloud Have small talks in public Join one-on-one conversations, conversation and common interest groups Have friends who speak English well. Learn IPA(International Phonetic Alphabet) Speak slowly, clearly. Select words carefully. Give yourself time to think.
- 18. Read aloud stressing words correctly Pay attention to punctuation marks Read childrens books as a starting point, then abridged classics, magazines, news papers (with simple language), comics and cartoon strips.
- 20. Learn English grammar and vocabulary Understand the basic subject-verb sentence structure correct spellings, punctuation Write e-mails, Blogs, notes, text messages. Dictations Essays, stories, poems creative writing
- 22. Read picture books or comics Read newspapers and magazines Ask questions during conversations Watch TV and movies Browse English websites Consult dictionaries Constantly learn new words Clarify meaning of slang and idioms Know grammar
- 23. Listen to native English and imitate (use language labs- CDs) Read along with audio books Speak, being corrected or asking for correct pronunciation and repeating after Pay attention to letter combination sounds, stressed syllables, word linkage and intonation Train speech organs position, shape and movement of English sounds
- 24. Reading, listening, writing and speaking Using subject-verb structure Differentiating questions from statements Understanding parts of speech Practicing verb tenses Knowing words beyond their meaning Learning phrasal verbs Doing grammar exercises-drills Quizzing yourself
- 25. Note down new words, look for their meaning in the dictionary. Learn root words, prefixes, suffixes. Think about the things around you in English before thinking in mother tongue. Read a lot. Use new words while speaking.
- 26. Make mistakes. Dont hesitate to take risks and experiment. Be patient and never give up. Take physical action. Grasp concepts. Use it. Enjoy it. Think positively.
- 27. English language CDs, DVDs, TV, English movies (something you can listen and watch over and over again), radio(BBC). Internet- you tube videos for learning English, read articles/books, play language games, give tests, chat on social networking sites. Smart phones and ipods- listening to audio books, songs, reading downloaded texts, dictionary apps, language games.
- 28. YES. With minimum competency in English- you will clear not pass the exams. As compared to the fluent candidates, your performance in interview will be less effective. All administrative correspondence is mainly in English.
- 29. Difficult, not impossible. With proper planning and confidence, you can improve. Enjoy the learning process, dont mug up.