3.1 INTRODUCTION

Communication skills have a great impact on the success of an individual. A person’s ability to stand apart from his counterparts is often determined by his communication skills and proficiency in English language. In order to be a well-rounded communicator, one should be proficient in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing (LSRW) the foundation skills of language learning. All these four skills go hand in hand and should be learnt and practiced in parallel. Speaking and Writing are said to be productive or active processes, as here an individual comes out with the output of ideas and uses language. Listening and Reading are receptive or passive processes, as one receives ideas and does not involve producing of words, phrases or sentences. Mastering these skills is essential for personal as well as professional betterment of an individual in this competitive world.