Is
it possible for me to gain proficiency in English and the mother tongue
simultaneously?
Yes. Proficiency in the mother tongue
is of great advantage in learning a second language.
Should
one have had schooling in the English medium to be able to speak and
write English efficiently?
No. If you have studied English as a
second language up to the metric level, you need not neglect the mother
tongue to gain command over English. Through the bilingual method, you
can speak and write in English and in the mother tongue equally well.
In fact, your linguistic acumen in the mother tongue silently works
for you in your effort to master English
Is it necessary to study grammar in order to be able to speak and write
English?
No.
Knowledge of grammar in no way helpful in learning a language. You need
to be able to read with understanding, speak and write English. Grammar
naturally comes along with these activities.
I have studied in the vernacular medium. I want to speak and write English
well. Is there a method to achieve this fast?
Yes.
To be able to speak and write English well in a vernacular environment,
the best method is to read a lot. Through reading, you gain command
of language and also improve your knowledge. If you follow the method
laid down in the book THE BILINGUAL MASTER, you can achieve it fast.
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