Ans:- English to most Indian boys is the language in itself difficult as an independent subject. For instance, it has numerous pitfalls for the unwary, 'shall' and 'will' and the definite article. The Indian boy labours hard and unceasingly and denies to himself rest for recreation and relaxation. There are various causes, but one of the most important is the linguistic bondage under which he labours. For most of the boys the parts and figures of speech, the varieties of metrical forms, scansion, and the rest can only remain the fopperies and fripperies of literature; if they are familiar with the spirit, if they can recognise good poetry.
Efforts should be made to bring the subject matter of these books more in relation to the traditions and environments of Indian boys.
