Failure in English Language
Most of the students in Bangladesh at secondary and higher secondary level do not do well in English. The students have a lot of inhibitions about learning English. They prefer to stay far away from English. For them it is just important that they pass the compulsory exam.
The teaching methods applied in Bangladesh are not modern. They cannot help the students learn English well. In the towns it is easy for students to find essential study materials and better facilities. But the students of the rural areas are being deprived of getting these opportunities and are losing out on a lot. Moreover, there is a huge shortage of qualified teachers in the villages.
Since English is needed immensely in this globalised world, it is essential to do something to overcome the barrier for learning English. It is hoped that the concerned authority will give more attention to taking fruitful steps to improve the present condition of learning English in Bangladesh.
Ashim Kumar Paul
Department of English
Govt. Edward College
Pabna
Click the link to see its original look: http://www.thedailystar.net/magazine/2008/06/02/letters.htm
