English is a widely spoken and written language. Over the passing of time, it has gained more prominence due to increased recognition. It is the primary language of business, science, technology, and international communication. It is also the official language in many countries and is widely taught as a second language around the world. Additionally, the majority of the world’s information and media is in English. This makes it a significant language in terms of access to knowledge and opportunities. Similarly, the Indian education system has been an advocate of mastery of the English language in awareness of its significance on a world level. English grammar knowledge is important for clear and effective communication in both written and spoken forms. It helps to ensure that sentences are well-constructed and convey the intended meaning. Good grammar also improves readability and makes text or speech more easily understood. Additionally, having a strong grasp of grammar can aid in learning and understanding other languages. For people who struggle in this part, “Learn English Yourself” by Satish Panchmahalkar comes as a guide and assists in enhancing one’s skills.
As the name suggests, “Learn English Yourself” is about learning the English language on your own without the presence of an expert since the book is the product of an expert who has years of experience in teaching the English language. What makes the book open to learning by many more people is the fact that it is written in 3 Indian languages extending its range beyond being only bilingual. This ensures that more readers and learners of the English language can get the benefits of learning English on their own. In this fast-paced world where English has become a language no less than routine, Panchmahalkar’s efforts will ensure that the learners are able to learn at a faster pace and ready themselves for the required push and boost for their professional life. The book through its writing will also make the readers interact with it and hence, the book will go beyond just being a reading experience.
As a good English grammar book, “Learn English Yourself” has clear and concise explanations of grammar rules and concepts. It should provide ample examples to illustrate the rules and exercises to practice and reinforce understanding. The book is also be well-organized, with a logical progression of topics and an easy-to-use index or table of contents. Additionally, a good grammar book should be suitable for the intended audience, whether it is a student learning English as a second language or a native speaker looking to improve their writing skills. Furthermore, it is updated to the recent grammar rules and trends, and it is written by an experienced author who is an expert in the field of English grammar. Owing to Panchmahalkar’s years of experience, it can be said that the book would come across more as a classroom learning experience due to its tone and the manner in which it imparts knowledge. “Learn English Yourself” includes an answer key or solutions for the exercises provided so that students can check their work and receive feedback.
The concept of Tense is probably the most problematic and difficult to understand for students and maybe even wreak havoc in their learning experience, but through the elaborated approach followed by the author in “Learn English Yourself,” it is ensured that this does not pervade and this problem is resolved by his detailed explanation. The students may even share the book with their peers and learn together by holding interactive sessions as the book equally facilitates this. In addition, other grammar topics like Articles, Direct and Indirect Speech, forms of verbs, etc, give the readers the opportunity to explore English at an application level. Hence, “Learn English Yourself” comes as a whole package that not only caters to the basic level requirements of the students but extends beyond to give them a learning experience that solidifies their subject base and language concepts and clarifies the doubts that they may have had so far.
Therefore, in order to work on one’s language skills, “Learn English Yourself” is suggested. The book is also suggested to people who are knowledgeable of the English language so that they can update their knowledge base and learn things they might not be aware of. In light of the fact that the world is evolving every day and it is becoming a global village with English being the primary language for sharing thoughts and understanding ideas, this book is suggested to all those who aspire for growth in their careers and hope to make it to higher positions in their professional lives. Since one’s skills in speech get them across interview boards and land the first and consecutive jobs of their careers, the significance of English language is underlined by this.
