• Gautom Kumar Saikia

language is indispensable for communication in the sense that one can disseminate ideas, thoughts, and feelings effectively through it . Due to unprecedented development in the field of communication and optimum use of information technology, the world has become a global village in which hassle free communication is the need of hour. Hence, English, which is one of the most widely used languages in the world, has gained much more significance. English is the second most spoken language in India and as such, learning this language has become an obvious choise for one and all. However, the vernacular medium schools in India are still grappling with the issue of ineffective learning of English. Different states of India introduce English for students at various stages. Though they are given ample opportunities to learn English in schools, most of them learn English only to pass their examinations and not for effective communication. The state of Assam is no exception in this regard and the status of English language in the Assamese medium schools and especially in those of Bokakhat sub division is far from being satisfactory.

Rural, vernacular, global, receptive, productive skills, ICT

"Status of English language in vernacular medium schools – A case study of rural schools of Bokakhat sub-division of Assam", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.4, Issue 2, page no.514-517, February-2017, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1702081.pdf

"Status of English language in vernacular medium schools – A case study of rural schools of Bokakhat sub-division of Assam", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.4, Issue 2, page no. pp514-517, February-2017, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1702081.pdf