Dear Ma'am / Sir
I am new to this forum and it is my first post here.
I need some help from dear senior members with my plan to get fluent in English speaking.
First, a little about myself:
I had my schooling in some Hindi-medium school in UP. English was my second language till I got into an engineering institute. Then onwards English has been my medium of learning for last 6 yrs. By the time I came out of college, Civil Services (IAS) was on my mind so I came to New Delhi, gave my first attempt in English medium and reached till interview stage. But in interview my experience was not a pleasant one. In presence of those experienced bureaucrats and other experts I was... stammering, that made me anxious and eventually I was damn nervous by the end. It (interview) wasn't quite what I expected and so was my final result. Now, I'm appearing again for my second attempt and about to give pre-interview-stage (Mains) examination, scheduled for coming Oct.
One thing about my last year interview preparation, that I didn't give much attention to my language and thought I'd be able to sail through with knowledge and factual info I prepared. But definitely for a smooth conversation fluency with language is basic.
To improve my comprehensibility with English:
I have been reading 'The Hindu' newspaper for last 10+ months as part of my preparation for exam and maintaining a vocab list to mug up.
Now the problematic part :
I live alone in New Delhi, don't get much opportunity to talk in English. Have few friends but they all 're more or less like me or not willing to invest much time into this.
I feel, all I need is just to talk-talk and talk a lot in English. I thought of joining some coaching classes or groups for this 'talking exercise' but all of them charge 'heavy' money for this. I'm unemployed and tight on money.
One more thing that, I feel more confident talking (in English) to some stranger (who don't know me) rather than with person who know me. (may be fear of being judged)
My solution to problem:
As after Oct I'll be left with not much on my study part so I was wondering what if I join some BPO/Call centers, let's say for 2 months. I'll get enough opportunities to speak in English beside I would also get paid for that.
Now this is just an idea. As what I know they (BPO companies) prefer to take convent educated metropolitan youngsters.
My positive/plus points : [may have little or no relevance for a BPO job]
Degree : Graduate, computer science major from a premier Institute of our country.
Good knowledge about current affairs and economic/financial affairs particularly.
My accent is neutral.
My question:
1. I don't know how can I impress them(BPO/call centre ppl) to hire me.
2. is it really a sensible idea altogether to join BPO job, to earn confidence with English?
Thanks for your consideration and precious time.
-HK
I am new to this forum and it is my first post here.
I need some help from dear senior members with my plan to get fluent in English speaking.
First, a little about myself:
I had my schooling in some Hindi-medium school in UP. English was my second language till I got into an engineering institute. Then onwards English has been my medium of learning for last 6 yrs. By the time I came out of college, Civil Services (IAS) was on my mind so I came to New Delhi, gave my first attempt in English medium and reached till interview stage. But in interview my experience was not a pleasant one. In presence of those experienced bureaucrats and other experts I was... stammering, that made me anxious and eventually I was damn nervous by the end. It (interview) wasn't quite what I expected and so was my final result. Now, I'm appearing again for my second attempt and about to give pre-interview-stage (Mains) examination, scheduled for coming Oct.
One thing about my last year interview preparation, that I didn't give much attention to my language and thought I'd be able to sail through with knowledge and factual info I prepared. But definitely for a smooth conversation fluency with language is basic.
To improve my comprehensibility with English:
I have been reading 'The Hindu' newspaper for last 10+ months as part of my preparation for exam and maintaining a vocab list to mug up.
Now the problematic part :
I live alone in New Delhi, don't get much opportunity to talk in English. Have few friends but they all 're more or less like me or not willing to invest much time into this.
I feel, all I need is just to talk-talk and talk a lot in English. I thought of joining some coaching classes or groups for this 'talking exercise' but all of them charge 'heavy' money for this. I'm unemployed and tight on money.
One more thing that, I feel more confident talking (in English) to some stranger (who don't know me) rather than with person who know me. (may be fear of being judged)
My solution to problem:
As after Oct I'll be left with not much on my study part so I was wondering what if I join some BPO/Call centers, let's say for 2 months. I'll get enough opportunities to speak in English beside I would also get paid for that.
Now this is just an idea. As what I know they (BPO companies) prefer to take convent educated metropolitan youngsters.
My positive/plus points : [may have little or no relevance for a BPO job]
Degree : Graduate, computer science major from a premier Institute of our country.
Good knowledge about current affairs and economic/financial affairs particularly.
My accent is neutral.
My question:
1. I don't know how can I impress them(BPO/call centre ppl) to hire me.
2. is it really a sensible idea altogether to join BPO job, to earn confidence with English?
Thanks for your consideration and precious time.
-HK