India excels in English speaking proficiency: Delhi leads the way

India has outshone the global average in English speaking proficiency, with Delhi securing the top spot, followed by Rajasthan and Punjab, as revealed in the Pearson Global English Proficiency Report 2024. This comprehensive analysis assessed trends in India, the Philippines, Japan, Egypt, Colombia, and Europe, using over 750,000 Versant test results.

Despite India’s overall English skills score of 52 falling below the global average of 57, its speaking score stands at an impressive 57, surpassing the global benchmark of 54. Additionally, the country matches the global average in writing proficiency with a score of 61.

Delhi emerged as a leader with the highest speaking score of 63, followed by Rajasthan (60) and Punjab (58). Notably, the finance and banking sector in India also excelled, recording a speaking score of 63, far above the global average of 56.

Giovanni Giovannelli, president of Pearson’s English Language Learning division, highlighted English proficiency as a strategic asset in the global economy. He emphasized the value of accurate testing in reducing mis-hires and enhancing workforce development.

The report also noted healthcare’s lower proficiency score (45), linked to rapid expansion, while tech, consulting, and BPO sectors consistently performed at or above global standards.

India’s rising proficiency, coupled with a focus on voice-based assessments, reflects the growing importance of English in business and digital communication.

Gas cylinder explodes, English teacher visits injured students daily

#EnglishProficiency #GlobalSkills #IndiaLeads #WorkforceDevelopment