Aims & Objectives of Teaching English in India
B.Ed. Pedagogy of English — Nagarjuna University
Introduction
Teaching English in India aims at developing learners’ communicative ability, academic competence, and practical language use. The following section presents ten major aims and ten important objectives with explanations and examples.
10 Aims of Teaching English
1. Develop Communicative Competence
To enable learners to communicate effectively in real-life situations.
Example: Role-play activities for daily conversations.
2. Build Confidence
To remove fear and hesitation in using English.
Example: Short personal speeches without interruption.
3. Academic Support
To help learners understand textbooks and classroom instruction.
Example: Pre-teaching vocabulary for science lessons.
4. Higher Education Preparation
To prepare students for college and university studies.
Example: Note-making from academic passages.
5. National & Global Communication
To use English as a link language.
Example: Inter-state student interaction programs.
6. Cultural Awareness
To understand global cultures through literature.
Example: Reading stories from different countries.
7. Access to Knowledge
To access scientific and digital information.
Example: Reading online educational articles.
8. Employability Skills
To develop workplace communication.
Example: Mock interviews and CV writing.
9. Creativity & Expression
To express ideas creatively.
Example: Writing poems or skits.
10. Lifelong Learning
To encourage continuous learning through English.
Example: Maintaining personal reading journals.
10 Objectives of Teaching English
1. Listening Skill
To understand spoken English.
Example: Audio comprehension tasks.
2. Speaking Skill
To speak clearly and fluently.
Example: Pair conversations.
3. Reading Skill
To comprehend written texts.
Example: Newspaper reading activities.
4. Writing Skill
To write grammatically correct texts.
Example: Letter writing.
5. Vocabulary Development
To enrich word knowledge.
Example: Synonym–antonym exercises.
6. Functional Grammar
To use grammar meaningfully.
Example: Tenses through storytelling.
7. Pronunciation
To improve clarity of speech.
Example: Stress and intonation drills.
8. Study Skills
To use reference tools effectively.
Example: Dictionary use.
9. Functional Usage
To use English in daily life.
Example: Filling forms.
10. Critical Thinking
To analyze and evaluate ideas.
Example: Classroom debates.
Meaning of Aims and Objectives in English Language Teaching
What is an Aim in English Language Teaching?
An Aim refers to the broad, general and long-term goal of teaching English. It indicates what the teacher wants learners to achieve after completing a course or a stage of education. Aims provide direction to the teaching–learning process.
Example (Aim):
To enable learners to communicate effectively in English in their
academic, social and professional life.
What is an Objective in English Language Teaching?
An Objective is a specific, precise and measurable learning outcome that learners are expected to achieve during a lesson, unit or activity. Objectives are short-term and guide classroom teaching and assessment.
Example (Objective):
Students will be able to introduce themselves in English using
five correct sentences.
Illustrative Example (Aim vs Objectives)
Aim: To develop effective communication skills in English among learners.
Objectives:
- Students will be able to listen and understand simple spoken English.
- Students will be able to speak confidently in day-to-day situations.
- Students will be able to read short passages with comprehension.
- Students will be able to write short paragraphs using correct grammar.
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