What role can English language skills play in improving job prospects for youth?
Many a time, graduates who have sound knowledge are unable to get jobs due to lack of communication skills. No English, no jobs. Whether it is the hospitality industry or the IT sector, it is English language skills they are asking for. Look at the Wanted columns in the newspapers—it invariably reads ‘must be fluent at English’! Q: According to your research, what percentage of our graduates is conversant with spoken English? A: I am sorry to say it is just about 8 to 10 %. Q: How can these graduates improve their language and communication skills? A: They require professional help for it involves first diagnosing what really is their problem. Is it lack of knowledge of grammar and usage? Is it lack of clarity of thought? Is it lack of general information? Or is it because these people have had no occasion to use the language? And then what are the remedial measures? How long would it take? From where would you take off the training programme? The factors are many. Q: What role can Vet
