In the age of internet people have the
option of learning online. We do not need to go to classes if we wish to learn
something. This is true for anything that we want to learn. Internet has been in
India for quite some time but online learning also known as e-learning is a
recent trend in India. E-learning holds a promising future in a country like
India where many people cannot afford traditional classes and is not convenient
for many people to travel long distances.
English language learning holds a special
significance among Indian people. In today’s time communicating in English is
an added benefit whether you want to apply for a job or you want learn English
simply for the love of it. Applicants who are able to read, write and speak in
English have the higher prospects of getting the job. It has been found that
large percentage of youth lack the skill of communicating in spoken and written
English during interviews and eventually lose out at the prospect of getting
the job. This is because most of the applicants either didn’t have their
education in English or they are unable to converse in English with confidence
and fluency.
In this view, many language learning
websites have come up offering all kinds of English courses to learners. These
days people are turning towards these online learning websites that are faster,
easier, more convenient and affordable method of learning. Learning online is
faster and easier because information or learning material is available at the
click of your mouse whenever you want. It is convenient because the learner can
access the website from where ever s/he is (provided s/he has internet access
on mobiles or laptops or desktops).
Following are the key features of a good
English learning website:
The websites offer course material most of
which is free of cost. But if the learner wants to take up a course for a
specific duration of time s/he may opt for one by paying a specified amount for
it.
Online courses (ones that are paid) helps
you improve on all the four skills that is required for learning any new
language namely listening, reading, speaking and writing.
A good website has lot of exercise material
and quizzes which help you to improve your vocabulary, grammar concepts, and
pronunciation skills.
The websites also help you to improve
listening and English speaking skills for which the learners require a headset and a
microphone.
Learners have the option taking up the
course that best suits their level. Usually, there are multiple courses that are offered
by the websites like beginner’s level, intermediary, advanced etc. Before you
decide to pay for the course, you will find demo lessons which give you an idea
of how the course is like. Only if you find the course promising through the
demo lessons you can opt to pay for the English course.
Some websites also teach through video
conferencing. In video conferencing, learners are given time to come online on
Skype or some other video conferencing software by the teacher. This way there
is face to face learning that is happening between the teacher and the
learners. The group might have five to six learners.
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