The second is about strategic attempts to distance the twin siblings — Urdu and Hindi — as languages of two distinct collectives. Why not consider the option of offering quality education in English to all students? But learning English is an aspiration as well as the key to the door of new economic opportunities. Yet, English teaching and learning are in an abysmal state. Policymakers and educators must address the shortfall and direct their attention towards improving the state of English teaching and learning.

Source: The Telegraph October 11, 2023 05:16 UTC