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| Srilakshmi and Sriyalakshmi, Kundumkuzhi, Kuttikkol, Kasaragod |
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Language is
primarily meant for aural communication and its learning should also be easier
with an auditory approach. It is the absence
of this mode of learning that makes even post-graduates fumble when it comes to
speaking. Hence the mushrooming growth
of Spoken English institutes meant for young adults.
However, here
comes an instance of the innovative use of TV cartoons for children of rural
areas to learn and speak English language fluently from a very young age.
11-year-old
Srilakshmi and 9-year-old Sriyalakshmi are students of Harisri Vidyalaya of
Kundumkuzhi, Kuttikkol, Kasaragod. They
have been watching English cartoons since the age of two-and-a-half-years.
Slowly the
language, the accent and fluency came to them naturally. And their conversations
enabled them to hone their skills without any special coaching from the
teachers in school.
Slowly
their talent became known in the school.
As a result, they are now busy as instructors enabling other students to
master spoken English. They further
offer their skill of teaching at the nearby Art and Sport Centre also.
Their father
Harishkumar works in an American company.
Once the CEO of the company visited their home and was pleasantly surprised
by the conversation of the children.
Their
mother Priyanka mentioned that till now, the children have not been exposed to
the mobile phone.
Mathrubhumi,
Augugst 31, 2024
