ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Language is both a medium of communication and a library in which the elements of culture are stored. It remains the most reliable means
through which the elements of one’s culture and that of other people are transmitted from generation to generation. First, the study of English
as a second Language will equip learners with effective communication skills that will provide them with an appreciation of the values embodied
in the language and culture of others. In the light of present day global development and technological advancement, the learning of a second
language and the acquisition of literacy must promote the respect for the language and culture of others.
Secondly, the special status of English as a language across the curriculum and as the official language of Ghana and the role it plays in national life
including being the language of government business and administration, commerce as well as the media, makes it important that Ghanaian
children learn English as a second language.
Also, to enable our learners become members of the international community, they must be exposed to English, the most widely used global
language. This means that success in education at all levels depends, to a very large extent, on the individual’s proficiency in the English language.
However, children must first be given a strong foundation in their first language to make the learning of English easier for them as confirmed by
research. It is for these and other reasons that English Language is a major subject of study in Ghanaian schools.