Monday, October 27, 2008
English: More Than a Language
Hi "Namaste Uncle", "Hi Mamaji", familiar with these words? Probably yes. This kind of usability is goes with any typical delhite. English from it's roots in India
is reserved as a status symbol for being literate and well mannered. However with its expansion and the differences created among people with unbalanced
usability of this international language, has left the present with many confusions and conflicts. As I have mentioned earlier due to adoption of the english
language as a status symbol its facing a broad expansion populating among the population. Almost all people in a urban city like New Delhi can talk in english
or at least understand. It's good to see people talking in english and supporting a common lingual platform. But then where the problem lies? As I have said
that almost all people understand english it doesn't mean that the language is being used in a proper manner. Incorrect grammar, vulgar pronunciations an
on the paper the most common spelling mistakes. And as we all know that there is an on going remix trend so we have a enligh-hindi khichadi to swallow.
After a life span of 17 years should have been used to such a mixxy language. But some times it irritates a lot.
Lets take an example from my school class. We are a group of 40+ students and I can assure you that only 6-8 can have a proper conversation in english language. How's this ratio? Now shift to another side. Few others are from the great delhi remix band. As usual our popular english-hindi remix trend. In
this the 'WH' family is very popular. Throwing "who", "when", "why" and eating the rest of the sentences is a habit here. The question arises here is why to
show off that you know how to speak in english? And if you really have interest in the language then get some proper lessons and than
output it in a proper and nice manner. I would like to put a request to such beings that please stop showing off your english Remix talent
and learn things properly. And there is no harm in talking in Hindi a better option.
Language is a precious process which grows and expand making with generations. We are setting the base, therefore, it should be a strong one for the
simplicity of our up coming generations and at present for us.
Please notify about grammar mistakes as I'm an alien to this language.
enjoy :) and make your environment more suitable for living.
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You write English well - but I have an unfair advantage, as a native-speaker.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if you have considered the claims of Esperanto, a planned international language?
Take a look at www.esperanto.net