Jyoti Mehrotra teaches English at the BES International Vidyalaya, Mumbai. She believes that there cannot be two opinions with regard to the place that English has made for itself in the present education system. In her opinion, students coming from various cultural and economic backgrounds are keenly enthusiastic to learn the language. A key factor to this, she feels, is the desire to understand their favourite television shows better.

Jyoti believes that this enthusiasm on the students’ part is advantageous to the English teachers whereby they can make the teaching-learning process an enjoyable one by adopting a communicative approach. This would aid in enriching the language of the learner and help him to articulate his thoughts and feelings and make his world more meaningful and expressive.

She has had the experience of dealing with various classes. She notes that as students are now exposed to English since their early schooling, it is no longer a foreign language. The learner can relate to the language but lacks the ability to use correct grammar. Her observations have led her to conclude that the learner needs to be convinced that grammar is not so difficult after all. She also believes that constantly organising competitions such as essay writing, story writing, elocution, drama, debate etc. go a long way in creating confidence amongst students and familiarity with the language.

Jyoti has actively contributed in bringing out the school magazine. She also has a keen interest in the write-ups published on the school website.