In aspirational India, learning English is considered a crucial component in the pursuit of social mobility and gainful employment. English has come to represent people’s aspirations, and proficiency in the language helps them to participate fully in national and international life. People view English as a unifying force in a global world. Language learners look forward to the felicity of expressing themselves fluently in a language, which opens avenues of success in life. English helps bind people from different states together, especially in a heterogeneous environment like India. As we move towards progress in an increasingly interconnected world, we are witnessing a notable increase in migration, both within our country and to foreign nations. English is, therefore, an essential skill for further education and employment in the country today.
Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini offers programmes to help teachers and the youth of the country to empower themselves in English language proficiency through its Mission English programmes.
A volunteer-driven initiative that has come as a boon to adult learners, a PYF volunteer mentors a teacher over the phone for a one-hour English immersion class that is divided into three sessions in a week depending on the mutual convenience of both the teacher and the PYF volunteer. Leveraging technology, the lessons are provided by trainers through WhatsApp calls to the teachers of select schools in India. 176 learners are currently benefiting through the PYF.
To expand its reach and impact, SSSVV has developed Sain In – The English App, aimed at introducing the basics of the English language to a larger number of aspirants across the country. This mobile application is thoughtfully designed to combine human interaction with automated learning, enabling mentors to guide a greater number of learners effectively. It can benefit more applicants as the app enables mentors to take more learners under their wing. The app allows users to learn English at their own pace, free of cost, and is especially tailored for speakers of vernacular languages. Similar to the PYF Programme, the app focuses on all four core language skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—through dedicated segments such as Listen Keenly, Speak Well, Read Aloud, and Write Right. Currently, 1,074 learners are registered on the app. Teachers from over 100 schools across India are enrolled in this app-based English learning initiative. Nearly 500 mentors are volunteering their time to support and guide these interested learners.
This five-module course focuses on developing essential English language skills for students of Classes 9 to 12, aiming to prepare them for the English component of entrance examinations for higher education and enhance their performance in school-level English assessments. A total of 4500 students from across India are enrolled in the programme which is available on SSSVV’s learning management system student.srisathyasaividyavahini.org (EIP).
A focused, once-a-week intervention for students of Classes 3 to 5 aimed at improving their spoken English skills, the Happy Hour English Class will gradually be made available to all students up to Grade 8 in the coming years.
Mission English: Expansion
Initially, the programme began with the aim of empowering teachers and students from Sri Sathya Sai Schools, students from colleges like Sri Sathya Sai Nursing College and Sai youth from SSSSO.
Currently, SSSVV, in partnership with interested non-Sai schools and colleges, has expanded its Mission English programme to many institutions in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Tamilnadu to name a few.
1. Sree Balaji Vidyalayam - Machilipatnam
2. Sri Sarada Vidyamandir E M High School - Annamayya District
3. Srujana Vidyalaya English Medium High School - Vijayanagaram District
4. Zpph School Brahmanakaraka - Mangalagiri
5. Balaji English Medium School - Gudivada
6. Balaji English Medium School- Chitoor District
7. Government School of Nursing - Kurnool
8. Kiran English Medium High School - Annamayya District
9. Lalitha Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Vidyaniketan - Mangalagiri
10. Nagarjuna English Medium High School - Krishna District
11. Raghavan English Medium High School - Annamayya District
12. Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies - Nujividu- Krishna District
13. Sai Kulwanth Junior and Degree Colleges - Ankapalli District
14. Sree Vani Educational Institutes - Tadipatri- Anantapur District
15. Maharshi Dayanand Gurukulam - Gooty- Anantapur District
16. Maharshi Vidya Vikas- Gooty - Anantapur District
17. Viswa Bharathi School - Dharmavaram
18. Sri Shirdi Sai English Medium School - Sri Sathya Sai District
19. Sai Ashrayadham - Kadugodi, Karnataka
20. Chhavani Parishad Hindi Uuch Prathmik School - Kamptee, Maharashtra
21. Muskan Foundation - Mumbai, Maharashtra
22. RZP School - Borgaon, Maharashtra
23. Shree Gajanan English School - Nagpur, Maharashtra
24. Sri Vijaya Vidyalaya Group of Institutions - Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri, Tamilnadu.
Do you have good proficiency in English?
Are you interested in mentoring a teacher or an adult learner?
Can you spare at least an hour or two every week?
If you are interested in offering your service as part of nation building and teaching English to the disadvantaged
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