English Language Proficiency Skills of Students: A Case Study of Undergraduate Students

Abstract

English language is still considered as a second language with context to India. Students in India are usually introduced to English language in their primary school years depending on their area of residence. The English Language Proficiency Skill (ELPS) is the most sought out skill required by the graduates to succeed in their professional fields, because of its highly valued commodity in the international job market. To be at par with the competitive market scenario it is highly important to gauge the ELPS of the students enrolled in the technical universities to provide them with required assistance to enhance their skills for future requirements. This study provides insights about the necessary factors that influence the ELPS (writing, listening and speaking skills) of individual students, which will be beneficial for the teachers to identify the students who have greater need of attention, consequently respective guidance can be provided to them.