LANGUAGE

LANGUAGE

We learn a language to use it as a means of communication, to express our thoughts and feelings. We can use our mother tongue so fluently and naturally because we pick it up from birth. So our thought process is also tuned to think in our mother tongue. When we learn a new language, say, English, we not only have to learn how to speak and write in English, but also how to think in English. In fact, learning to think in English is the first step before we speak or write.

The communicative functions that we perform, such as expressing interest, regret, joy, intention or
agreeing or disagreeing or thanking someone are the same in all languages. Languages differ in the
way we express those functions. If we are able to think in the target language (English), then it will be easier to express any function in that language. Learning the grammatical structures is not enough to speak or write proficiently.

Practice thinking in English till it becomes a habit for you. Word for word translation into English will often lead to mother tongue interference in writing. Try to convey the idea in English. Only then will you be able to communicate with minimal errors in any situation you are in. Thinking in English will lead to improvement in the four basic language skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing along with grammar, vocabulary building and pronunciation practice