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a year agoContributor-Level 10
There are several colleges that offer Language Courses with an affordable fee structure. Some of these are as follows:
Language Courses | Average Fees (in INR) |
|---|---|
Vidyasagar University | 16 K |
University of Hyderabad | 24 K |
Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College, University of Delhi | 70.44 K |
UNIPUNE - Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) | 2.01 L |
Suri Vidyasagar College, Burdwan University | 8.32 K |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
In a diverse country such as India, the corporate sector has boomed tremendously and now companies and MNCs want professional people from India, who can speak a foreign language. Various universities, colleges, and academies teach students various foreign languages and the most opted languages are:
| Language | Reasons for Study |
|---|---|
| French | Historical ties, diplomatic relations, and tourism |
| German | Economic ties, engineering, and higher education |
| Spanish | Growing popularity for business and tourism |
| Japanese | Business, technology, and cultural interest |
| Mandarin | Economic opportunities and trade with China |
| Russian | Cultural exchange, technical education, and trade |
| Arabic | Religious studies, trade, and cultural exchange |
| Korean | Pop culture, technology, and business opportunities |
| Italian | Cultural exchange, art, and cuisine appreciation |
| Portuguese | Cultural exchange, historical ties, and business |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The languages that are spoken the most in the world are as follows along with an approximate of native speakers:
| Rank | Language | Number of Speakers (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Over 1.5 billion |
| 2 | Mandarin Chinese | Over 1.1 billion |
| 3 | Hindi | Around 600 million |
| 4 | Spanish | Approximately 460 million |
| 5 | French | Around 300 million |
| 6 | Arabic | Approximately 310 million |
| 7 | Bengali | Approximately 260 million |
| 8 | Russian | Around 260 million |
| 9 | Portuguese | Around 250 million |
| 10 | Urdu | Approximately 230 million |
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a year agoContributor-Level 8
The fee structure for the B.A. (Hons) in English at MSU Baroda varies between INR 20,000 to 30,000 per annum. This included the tuition fees, laboratory (if applicable), and other academic costs. Extra costs may include registration, access to facilities (library) and examination fees. For accurate and recent information always refer to the university website. Fees for an academic year may be adjusted depending on the terms of enrollment, but tuition is relatively consistent across approved student fees.
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a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
CBSE released the CBSE 10th English syllabus 2026 on the official website. Students can check the official syllabus below:
| Sections | Competencies | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | Conceptual understanding, decoding, analyzing, inferring, interpreting and vocabulary | 20 |
| Writing Skill and Grammar | Creative expression of an opinion, reasoning, justifying, illustrating, appropriacy of style and tone, using appropriate format and fluency. Applying conventions, using integrated structures with accuracy and fluency | 20 |
| Language through Literature | Recalling, reasoning, appreciating, applying literary conventions illustrating and justifying etc. Extract relevantinformation, identifying the central theme and sub-theme, understanding the writers' message and writing fluently. | 40 |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
International students whose first language is not English are required by Northern Illinois University (NIU) to demonstrate their English competency. Tests like the Duolingo English Test, IELTS, and TOEFL are acceptable. IELTS demands a minimum score of 6.0, whereas the TOEFL iBT requires a minimum of 71 for undergraduate programs. Higher scores are usually required for graduate programs, depending on the program. Students who complete the academic requirements but require further English language instruction through their English Language Institute may be eligible for conditional admission to NIU.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Admission to Saskatchewan University from India requires you to submit score of English Language exam, including IELTS, TOEFL, etc. Check this table to know the overall score and minimum requirements for accepted exams:
English Language Exam | Score Required |
|---|---|
Overall: 6.5; Minimum: 6.0 in each skill | |
Overall: 86; Minimum: 19 in each skill | |
Overall: 110 Minimum: 95 in each skill | |
Overall: 63 Minimum: 59 in each skill |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
A. Japanese language courses have been established in India since the early 1950s. It was the Ministry of Defence which began offering the course in their affiliated School of Foreign Languages in 1954 and a Japanese department was set up, making it the first University in the nation to offer a course in the Japanese language. The University of Delhi followed suit and established its Japanese Studies Centre in 1969, the University of Pune established a course in 1977 and Jawaharlal Nehru offered a doctorate in the Japanese language in 1982.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The candidate needs to have completed their Class 12th from a recognised University and should have secured a minimum of 45% aggregate marks to get admission to BA in Japanese language.
Eligibility Criteria | Description |
|---|---|
Educational Qualification | Candidates must have completed their higher secondary education (12th grade) or equivalent from a recognised board or institution. |
Minimum Marks | Typically, candidates are required to have a minimum percentage of marks in their qualifying examination, which may vary depending on the institution. |
Entrance Exam | Certain universities may conduct entrance exams to assess the candidate's aptitude, language skills, and general knowledge. |
Personal Interview | Candidates may be required to participate in a personal interview as part of the admission process to assess their motivation, communication skills, and suitability for the program. |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Aural comprehension refers to the ability to understand the information received by the ear. Many studies in language learning indicate that listening comprehension plays an important role in the learning process.
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