Comments on: English in Pakistan

By: shez

shez — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:47:32 +0000

What i dont understand is that English is just english, why do we need to learn the great literature i dont know..

Having been educated both in Pakistan (around 14-15 years ago ) and England, I can say that in Pakistan the emphasis is on grammar whilst in England we look at stories in great detail or what not.. its rubbish.. Its like I remember reading the great expectations by Charles Dicken with my teacher and she would analyse every single thing from every single sentence.. its like if pip did something, there had to be a motive behind i.e. hidden reason which the teacher could see but we couldnt… or maybe i was young and couldnt quiet understand it all…

In any case as long as we can speak & understand English, that should be enough!

By: blogger.pakistan

blogger.pakistan — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 08:44:05 +0000

It is quite obvious that some people are not capable of civilized discussion.

By: khalid

khalid — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:15:21 +0000

well done eik din yeh bhi hona tha

By: Kamal Khan

Kamal Khan — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:01:01 +0000

Mr Mujahid: dewane ka gunah maaf ho saktha hey lekinn sharabbi ka nahi.

You so-called gentlemen, please don’t come on TPS or steet while drunk as we want clean environment at both the places.

By: Nisar Khattak

Nisar Khattak — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 07:50:12 +0000

Thanks to TPS and dear Mansoori Sahib.

I think it is enough for you, Mr Mujahid - please learn to respect others. This is what differentiate you from animals.

By: Adnan Arshad Mansoori

Adnan Arshad Mansoori — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 06:29:29 +0000

Prof: Sb. If you may allow me on your behalf - I may do this in my own style.

*Jab Say Wakalat Mein Aay = when joined advocacy as profession

*Jab Say Wakalat Mein Aay- Yehi Kaam Subh-o-Sham-
Ghee Seedhi Unglioun Say Na Niklay- Teehra Kurna Mera Kaam-

By: Nisar Khattak

Nisar Khattak — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 04:57:13 +0000

@ TPS Editor

On 10 Jun, Mr Mujahid (S No 4 ante) also included the following words:

“ Nisar Khattak, Kia Bakwas kar rahe hoh … your kids will learn TOE (Teacher of English)”

The above words appeared there till 11 Jun morning and were expunged by TPS only after I recorded a rebuttal (Serial No 5 above). I view it as move to protect the individual from criticism as well as undermine my credibility for my having referred to the words of which the respondent has already been exonerated.

No comfortable with the biased move.
protest

By: ali hamdani

ali hamdani — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 04:48:28 +0000

The author talks about urdu as a language used in the madrassas. Can u really compare education given in madrassas with International quality education. Hate speech is taught in majority of madrassas in Pakistan. Lets face it. In this competitive global world the students need to step up learning of English is they want to progress.

By: Nisar Khattak

Nisar Khattak — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 03:52:45 +0000

@Mujahid

Sir, I am happy to note that this wretched nation still can cherish a ray of hope as we are blessed with scholarly persons like your esteemed self.

You are right, I am not a teacher of English language - rather I am just a student and would so remain till death and I bow my head in gratitude to Allah for showing me the humility - but what about you . . .

I don’t know whether it is the acronyms or the mention of Urdu/ Arabic that obliged you to react so roughly.

Dear, I receive with a positive mind what you have commented about me and respect your instant pulse. I also eulogise your accomplishments and charisma. However, I am afraid all my hypercritic praises would not help, particularly on face of your words which are now a public property on TPS and I leave it to other reviewers to comments.

Remember, I will not respond in the same words as yours because I have not learnt it and second if you know Persian language, they say, JAWAB-E-JAHILAN KHAMOSHI BASHAD

With regards and take care.

By: Nisar Khattak

Nisar Khattak — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:23:33 +0000

It is a fact that variant levels of ELP ((English Language Proficiency) cause more damage than benefit particularly in terms of self-created complexes and ‘void of merit’ induction. Of course, there is a need for standard syllabi for ELT (English Language Teaching) and TEFL (Teaching English as Foreign Language). SPELT (Society of English Language Teachers) can play a leading role in that direction if government so desire.
Learning/ teaching (SE) Standard English is good, but at the same time, the importance of Urdu and Arabic may not be overlooked.