College to Career

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English Language Skills

23.1 Introduction

English language skills are held in very high esteem for most jobs in India. Often equated with communication skills—and sometimes even with soft skills in general—English skills are among the most sought after by Indian professionals. The large number of ‘English Academies’ and ‘Spoken English’ centres spread across the country bears testimony to this demand.

Even if you discount the glamour factor and the hype, English language skills are a formidable set of skills to have in today’s business world where the de facto language of communication is English. Organizations prefer to employ those who are well-equipped in English and can seamlessly and effortlessly connect with their stakeholders from ...