A Conversation between Teacher and Student Discussing about Importance of Speaking English

 

A Conversation between Teacher and Student Discussing about Importance of Speaking English

Teacher: Good morning, Ravi! Why do you look worried today?

Student: Good morning, ma’am. I’m confused. My parents keep saying I must learn to speak English. But why? We speak Tamil at home.

Teacher: Good question! English isn’t about forgetting Tamil. It’s like a tool. Imagine you have a key—it opens many doors. English is that key!

Student: What doors?

Teacher: Jobs, for one! Companies want people who can talk to clients worldwide. Doctors, engineers, even YouTubers use English.

Student: But I’m scared to make mistakes.

Teacher: So am I sometimes! Even if you say “He go” instead of “He goes”, people will understand. Practice makes confidence.

Student: What else?

Teacher: Knowledge! Most science books, apps, and the internet use English. Want to learn coding? Fix a phone? English helps.

Student: My cousin in Delhi speaks English. I feel shy talking to her.

Teacher: Exactly! English connects people. If you visit Chennai, Mumbai, or America, you can ask for help, make friends, or order pizza!

Student: Pizza? (grins)

Teacher: (laughs) Yes! Even for small things. But remember, Tamil is your identity. English is just a skill—like riding a cycle.

Student: But cycle is easy!

Teacher: So is English! Start small: watch cartoons in English, label things in your house, or sing songs. Mistakes are okay!

Student: Okay, ma’am. I’ll try.

Teacher: Great! Next week, tell me one new English word you learned. Deal?

Student: Deal! Thank you, ma’am.

Teacher: You’re welcome. And Ravi? Never feel less proud of your mother tongue. Be bilingual—it’s a superpower!

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