The English language enhances the employability of students and job aspirants. It enables the students to expedite the process of improving learning skills, with more emphasis on LSRW (Learning, Speaking, Reading & Writing). English has gained greater importance in employability with the advent of IT, ITES and globalization in the 20^th and 21^st centuries. It is not only a global communication language, library language but it is also a language of global opportunities.  Earlier, the English language was considered as one of the subjects in the studies at different levels. But now- a -days, English language skills are considered as one of the major criteria for any employment opportunity and higher studies in India and abroad.  It is considered as a window to a plethora of opportunities in the corporate world. It is observed that just being proficient in English language communication skills many people are getting good employability. The present study highlights the importance of English language skills.

The research work will focus on –

1. Historical perspective of English language learning and teaching in India – Pre-independence and post-independence.
2. How can English language skills reduce the un-employability in India?
3. What is the role of English language proficiency in rural India empowerment?
4. How it helps the people to acquire a dream job through English Language communication skills.
5. Why parents are particular about English medium.
6. What is the students’ perspective in learning the English language?
7. Different employment opportunities for the people who are adept in LSRW skills.
8. How and why English language teaching has become a brisk business in India?
9. It explores the different methods, approaches, and techniques of learning and teaching the English language.

Keywords: English language- Employment- globalization – IT & ITES industries- higher education.

The methodology of Study –

1.      Sampling

2.      Observation

3.      Questionnaire

4.      Interview

5.      Data collection

Chapters:

1. Introduction to English for employability - importance/Role of English in getting employment. (From the collected source of material)
2. Historical perspective of English language learning and teaching in India – Pre independence and post-independence. (Literature review - From collected source of material)
3. English language skills tested/ expected by the industry for employment – (Data collected from Placement Cell and some MNCs and Candidates)

LSRW skills – Grammar – Vocabulary – Composition.

4. Different types of job opportunities based on English language skills (Data collected from Placement Cell and some MNCs and Candidates – An analysis)

Jobs based on LSRW – Vocabulary – Grammar -

5. Methods, approaches and techniques of learning and teaching English language.
6. Analytical or statistical analysis of unemployment status due to lack of English language proficiency and employment only because of English Language skills
7. Reasons for lack of English language skills in rural/urban graduates  – survey report
8. How to develop English language skills -
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References :

1. The ACE of Soft Skills – Ramesh and Ramesh, Pearson publications.
2. Basic communication skills – P. Kiranmayai Dutt and Geetha Rajeevan
3. Methods of Teaching English – Telugu academy
4. Business communication - Rajendar pal.
5. Business communication skills – R.K. Madhukar
6. www.Britishcouncil.org   
7. Methods of Teaching English – Neelkamal publications
8. https://www.britishcouncil.in/programmes/english-partnerships/state/skills-projects/AP-English-Skills
9. https://www.britishcouncil.in/programmes/english-partnerships/state/vocational-english-employability
10. https://www.english.com/blog/english-for-employability
11. http://www.wordsworthelt.com/blog/employability-english-language-skills/

English is today the world’s most important language having communicative and educative value. It is used all over the world not out of any imposition but because of the realization that it has certain distinctive advantages. Over the years, the English language has gained an edge over other languages as it is a progressive language, both dynamic and flexible

The English for Employability series recognizes the critical role that English plays in taking the learner closer to success – both social and professional. As the title indicates, the E2 series– a 4-level English language learning course is designed to raise the employability quotient of learners and preparing them for an active and productive professional life

Paper IV: English for Employability Aim & objectives:

1. To create awareness among the students about the relevance of English in Employment

2. To train the students in the application of career specific English language skills to enhance their employability

3. To train the students gain independence and confidence in job search and interviews

4. To help them get ready to face various placement processes that use English

Unit 1: Job search, Application: resume, cover letter Understanding employable skills requirement, self evaluation Preparing your self: hard skills and soft skills Looking up job advertisements: News papers, internet based job portals, etc… Resume preparation, Cover letter Unit 2: Verbal Aptitude Test Vocabulary Sentence conversion and completion, error detection and correction Comprehension : cloze activities 762 Comprehension: critical thinking Unit 3: Group discussion Principles of group discussion and body language Debate exercises, Mixed group discussion Analytical GD Problem solving GD Unit 4: Interview Principles of interview, body language, kinds of interview questions Technical and Human Resource (HR) interview Structured and un-structured interview Group interview and panel interview Unit 5: Emotional Intelligence & Interpersonal relation, leadership and team building Self awareness, Self regulation, Empathy, Motivation, Psychometry Team dynamics, I/ We, Them/ Us approaches Judgment, decision making, Types of leaders Communication in team building                        

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8. Pravesh Kumar. All about Self- Motivation. New Delhi. Goodwill Publishing House. 2005.

9. Rajendra Pal, & JS Korlahhi. Essentials of Business Communication. New Delhi. Sultan Chand & Sons, 2004

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