Dr. Md. Shahjahan Kabir
Professor
Email:
drkabir.ku@gmail.com kabir@eng.ku.ac.bd
Contact:
+8801712023427
Address:
English Discipline, Kobi Jibanananda Das Academic Building, Khulna University, Khulna-9208, Bangladesh
I am an enthusiastic professional academic with profound teaching interest in English language, linguistics and literature. As an articulate English teacher, I am quite able to effectively communicate with students from diverse backgrounds or varying degrees of ability. I believe in committed and dedicated professional ability to teach, motivate and direct students to maximum performance by encouraging a positive and energetic environment.
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2012 – 2016 |
Ph.D. in ELT (English Language Tests) |
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Department of English, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh Dissertation Title: This research presents a critical evaluation of English language testing at public universities in Bangladesh. A detailed analysis of test items and examination papers reveals significant shortcomings that necessitate fresh scrutiny and objective investigation. To assess the scope and depth of these issues, the researcher gathered curricula and syllabi from various public universities and conducted interviews and questionnaire surveys with teachers, academics, and students. The findings indicate that most courses are predominantly literature-oriented, with insufficient focus on developing two essential communicative English skills—listening and speaking. Traditional teaching methods primarily emphasize grammar, translation, and comprehension, while practical assessments that effectively measure students’ language proficiency are notably absent. Survey and interview responses reflect widespread dissatisfaction among both teachers and students regarding the current inadequacies in teaching and testing. There is a pressing need for immediate and sustainable reforms in this area. Based on comprehensive analysis and investigation, the researcher proposes strategic recommendations for enhancing both theoretical and technology-assisted testing systems. If implemented, these reforms have the potential to significantly improve the quality of English language teaching and assessment in Bangladesh’s higher education institutions. |
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1996 – 1997 |
M.A in English |
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Second Class, Obtained University Scholarship
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Department
of English, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh |
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1994 – 1996 |
B. A. (Honors) in English |
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Second Class,
First Position, Obtained University Scholarship |
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Department
of English, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh |
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1992 –1993 |
Higher Secondary School
Certificate First Division, Jashore Cantonment College, Jashore Board of Intermediate and
Secondary Education,Jashore, Bangladesh |
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1986 –1991 |
Secondary School
Certificate First Division ( Star
marks) Jhikarhacha M.L. Pilot High
School, Jashore Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Jashore, Bangladesh |
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AI in Education, VR Classroom, Drama, Poetry, Ecofeminism, Ecocriticism, Ecoanxiety, Toxic Masculinity, ELT, CLT, TESL, TEFL, TALL, CALL, MALL, CALT, TALT, Testing English Language Skills, Backwash, Test Administration, Problems and Prospects of Using Materials, Digital Humanities, AI and EFL Learning, Research methodology, Teacher's education, Co-Curricular Activities, Testing & Evaluation, TESOL
Current Research Project/Collaboration
| SL | Title | Research Role | Awarded Date | Completion Date | Funding Agency |
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| 1 | Enhancing English Language Proficiency for the Professionals at Freelancing Industry in Khulna District: Challenges and Solutions | Principal Investigator | 22-05-2025 | Continue | National |
Employment History
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Rank |
University Served |
Duration |
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Professor |
English Discipline, Khulna University,
Khulna |
8 November 2017 to till date |
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Associate Professor |
English Discipline, Khulna University,
Khulna |
7 May 2012 to 7 November 2017 |
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Assistant Professor |
English Discipline, Khulna University,
Khulna |
13 December 2007 to 6 May 2012 |
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Lecturer |
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English
Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna |
31 January 2006 to 12
December 2007 |
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Department
of English, Asian University of
Bangladesh |
8 May 2004 to 30 |
Major Awards and Scholarships
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1994-1996 |
Merit
Scholarship by the Islamic
University, Kushtia for achieving the highest result in the B.A. Honors
examination. |
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1991-1993 |
Merit
Scholarship by the Board of
Intermediate and Secondary Education, Jashore, Bangladesh
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Supervision
Abstracts in National and International Conferences
2025
- Panelist to the Panel Discussion titled:
“Cultivating innovation: Teaching and learning English for real-world
contexts” – BELTA National Conference
2026 on Pedagogic Innovations for Reformation and Resilience – Khulna
University, Khulna-9208, Bangladesh – January 10, 2026
- Session Chair, Parallel Session 3 on Pedagogical
Innovation & Teacher Development – BELTA
National Conference 2026 on Pedagogic Innovations for Reformation and
Resilience – Khulna University, Khulna-9208, Bangladesh – January 10,
2026
- Teacher wellbeing and economic reality: The
professional challenges of NTRCA-recruited secondary teachers in
Bangladesh – BELTA National Conference
2026 on Pedagogic Innovations for Reformation and Resilience – Khulna
University, Khulna-9208, Bangladesh – January 10, 2026
- Status of English in Bangladesh: Epistemic
hegemony and global mobility in EFL contexts – BELTA National Conference 2026 on Pedagogic Innovations for
Reformation and Resilience – Khulna University, Khulna-9208,
Bangladesh – January 10, 2026
- Yeasmin, F., Kabir, M. S., & Hossain, M. S.
(2025). The Digital Literacy Divide among Tertiary Level Teachers in the
Khulna Division: An Effort towards Justice in the Era of 4IR.Paper
presented at the 2nd International Conference on Arts and
Humanities for Peacebuilding, Khulna University, Bangladesh.
- Rahman, A. F. M. M., Kabir, M. S. & Islam, M. Z.
(2025). Micro-teaching as an Effective Tool for EFL Teacher Training: A
Case Study. Paper presented at the 2nd International Conference
on Arts and Humanities for Peacebuilding, Khulna University, Bangladesh.
- Yeasmin, F., Kabir, M. S., & Hossain, M. S.
(2025). Strengthening EFL Proficiency at Secondary Levels in Chuadanga
District: The Role of Interactive Tasks as Pedagogical Tools. Paper
presented at the 2nd International Conference on Arts and
Humanities for Peacebuilding, Khulna University, Bangladesh.
- Rahman,
S. & Kabir, M. S. (2025) Coleridge’s “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” Nature vs Welfare in
Post-modern Era. Paper presented at the 2nd International
Conference on Arts and Humanities for Peacebuilding, Khulna University,
Bangladesh.
- Hossain,
S., & Kabir, M. S. (2025). EFL Instructions at Madrasah in Bangladesh: Challenges,
Deficiencies, and Feasible Reforms. Paper presented at the English
Studies in the New Era: Challenges and Dimensions, Jashore
University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh.
- Yeasmin, F., &
Kabir, M. S. (2025). Tech-Based Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) for
Enhancing EFL Proficiency: A Study of Bangladeshi Secondary-Level Schools.
Paper presented at the English Studies in the New Era: Challenges
and Dimensions, Jashore University of Science and
Technology, Bangladesh.
- Hossain, S., Yeasmin, F., & Kabir, S. (2025). AI in Tertiary Levels’ Education: Opportunities, Challenges, and Ethical Implications from the Perspective of Teachers and Students at Khulna University. Paper presented at the International Conference on Society, Culture, and Technology (ICSCT 2025), Virtual – Hosted by Bennett University (India), Erasmus University Rotterdam (Netherlands), and the University of Calgary (Canada).
2024
- Kabir, M. S. (2024). The
role of continuous assessments in improving speaking and writing skills: A
study at tertiary level learners in Khulna City. Paper presented at
the International Conference on Innovation and Transformation for
Development (IDT), Green University, Bangladesh.
- Kabir, M. S. (2024). Technology-assisted
English language testing (TALT) in tertiary education: Perspective from
Bangladeshi university teachers. Paper presented at the BELTA-North
South International Conference, North South University, Dhaka,
Bangladesh.
- Kabir, M. S. (2024). Effectiveness
of the ESP courses at the nursing institutions in Bangladesh: Students'
perspective. Paper presented at the BELTA-North South
International Conference, North South University, Dhaka,
Bangladesh.
2023
- Kabir, M. S. (2023). Test ecology and test literacy:
Testing English language skills at tertiary level in Bangladesh.
Paper presented at the BELTA National Conference, Jashore
University of Science and Technology, Jashore, Bangladesh.
- Kabir, M. S. (2023, February). Technology—A vision or reality? A qualitative study of TALT at the tertiary level in Bangladesh. Paper presented at the International Conference on the Relevance of Arts and Humanities in the 21st Century, School of Arts and Humanities, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh.
2015
- Kabir, M. S. (2015, December). Learning language through
literature: A study of Maugham’s "The Luncheon" and Eliot’s
"Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock." Paper presented at the International
Conference on Language, Literature, and Community, jointly
organized by the Department of English and Humanities, ULAB, and the local
chapter of the American Center, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
2006
Kabir, M. S. (2006, April). Contemporary issues in English language and literature. Paper presented at the National Conference on Contemporary Issues in English Language and Literature, organized by the English Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh.
Academic and Administrative positions:
1. Convener: International Conference on
“Arts and Humanities for Peacebuilding”,
2025, arranged by Arts and
Humanities School, Khulna University, Khulna.
2. Deanship: Arts & Humanities School, Khulna University, Khulna.
Tenure: April 04, 2024
to till date.
3. Headship: English
Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna. Tenure: September 29, 2022
to
till date.
1. Chairman: PSAC (Programme
Self-Assessment Committee) English Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna.
Tenure: September 29, 2022 to till date.
2. President: Governing Body, Saburunnesa Girls
College, Khulna. Tenure: January 16, 2025 to till date.
3. Chairman: OBE Curriculum Committee English Discipline, Khulna University,
Khulna. Tenure: September 29, 2022 to till date.
4. Chairman: Executive Committee of Arts and Humanities School, Khulna
University, Khulna. Tenure: April
04, 2024 to till date.
5. Member: Syndicate, Khulna University, Khulna. Tenure: April
04, 2024 to till date.
6. Member: Board of Advanced Studies, Khulna University, Khulna. Tenure: April
04, 2024 to till date.
7. Member: Academic Council, Khulna University, Khulna. Tenure: April
04, 2024 to till date.
8. Member: Finance Committee, Khulna University, Khulna. Tenure: April
04, 2024 to till date.
9. Recruitment member: English Discipline, Khulna University,
Khulna.
10.
Recruitment
Expert: Chattagram
University, Comilla University, Noakhali University of Science and
Technology, Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul University, Shahjalal University of Science
and Technology, North Western University, Khulna, Bangladesh, Z.H. Sikder University of Science and Technology,
Shariatpur, and Northern University of Business and
Technology, Khulna, Bangladesh.
11.
Expert:
OBE Curriculum Committee,
Department of English, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, North Western
University, Khulna, Bangladesh, Z.H.
Sikder University of Science and Technology, Shariatpur, and Northern University of Business and Technology, Khulna,
Bangladesh.
12.
Chief Editor: KUJA (Khulna University Journal of Arts and
Humanities).
13.
Editor: Khulna University Studies, Journal of
Z.H. Sikder University of Science and Technology, Shariatpur.
14.
Coordinator: MA in ELT
Programme, English Discipline Khulna University, Khulna. Tenure: 8 December,
2021 to 28, September 2022.
15.
Adviser: Department of English, Northern University
of Business and Technology, Khulna, Bangladesh. Tenure: November 1, 2018 till
date.
16.
Chairman:
Examination Committees for BA Honors 1st year to 4th year, MA in ELS
and MA in ELT English Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna. Tenure: December
13, 2007 to till date.
17.
Member: SA
(Self-Assessment) Committee. Tenure: September 2014
to September 2015.
18.
Member:
Cultural Committee, English Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna. Tenure: 20
January 2013 to September 16, 2014.
19.
Moderator: Debate Club English
Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna. Tenure: 20
January 2022 to till date.
20.
Moderator: Asian University Debate Club, Uttara C/A, Sector 7, Dhaka 1230, Bangladesh, Tenure: May 2004 to January
2006.
21. President: Debate Club, Islamic
University, Kushtia, Bangladesh. Tenure: 1994-1995.
Trainer: RPATC (Regional Public Administration Training Centre, Khulna), HSTTI (Higher Secondary, Teacher Training Institution, Khulna). Tenure: January 2010 to till date.
coming soon...
2026
1.Rana M., & Kabir M. (2026) The Role of Digital Humanities in Digital Publication in Bangladesh: An Evaluation ISSN: 2760-5698 – The Southeast Asian Conference on Arts & Humanities 2026 Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 95-108) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2760-5698.2026.7
2. Kabir, T., & Kabir, M. S. (2026). Developing Speaking and Writing Skills through Continuous Assessments on English Literature among Tertiary Learners. Journal of ELT and Education, 9(2), 35-42. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19407449
3.Hossain, M. S., Yeasmin, F., & Kabir, M. S. (2026). From disruption to redirection: A critical review of the pandemic’s impact on international education and south Asian student mobility. Journal of International Students, 16(7), 21-46. https://doi.org/10.32674/c7b3p465 ( Q2, Scopus Index)
4. Rana, M. M., Kabir, M. S., & Al-Mahde, A. E. (2026). The adoption of digital humanities in Bangladesh: Perception and challenges. Scientific Culture, 12(2-1), 335-347. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18681594 (Q1, Scopus index)
Book Chapter Published
2026
5. Hossain, M.S., Yeasmin, F., Kabir M. S.& Khatun, M. A. ( 2066) Peer-to-Peer Learning in Online and Hybrid Education , Publisher: IGI Global Scientific Publishing, (pp. 61-97), Tran, Nghi Tin (Eds.),DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-1732-8.ch003
6. Hossain, M. S., Yeasmin, F., Kabir, M. S., & Mandal, B. K. (2026). Integrating AI in educational research methodologies: Opportunities, challenges, and theoretical insights. In R. Abdelaal & M. Kayyali (Eds.), AI education strategies for future-proofing curriculum design (pp. 349-380). IG Global Scientific Publishing
2025
7. Rana, M. M., & Kabir, M. S. (2025). The integration of digital humanities (DH) in Bangladeshi libraries: Prospects and challenges. Language Literacy: Journal of Linguistics, Literature, and Language Teaching, 9(2), 572-587. https://doi.org/10.30743/ll.v1i1.11940
8. Shaikh, H., & Kabir, M. S. (2025). The construction of teacher identity: A study of pre-service EFL teachers’ discourse in Khulna. Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning (JETLE), 7(1), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.18860/jetle.v7i1.35337
9. Shaikh, H., & Kabir, M. S. (2025). OBE curriculum and EFL learning: A comparative study between Khulna University and NUBTK. IJLHE: International Journal of Language, Humanities, and Education, 8(2), 449-468. https://doi.org/10.52217/ijlhe.v8i2.1933
10. Rahman, A. F. M. M., Kabir, M. S., Bepari, N. G., Ullah, M. A. & Milon, M. (2025). EFL Teachers’ Pedagogical Challenges at the HSC Level in Bangladesh: Classroom Environment Perspective. Journal of ELT and Education, 8(3), 75-85. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16574410
11. Hossain, M. S., Yeasmin, F., Kabir, M. S., & Al-Mahde, A. E. (2025). Challenges for coastal children: Investigating the causes of school dropout in the southern coastal area of Bangladesh. SAKAGURU: Journal of Pedagogy and Creative Teacher, 2(1), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.70211/sakaguru.v2i1.184
12. Yeasmin, F., Hossain, M. S., & Kabir, M. S. (2025). EFL instructions in Madrasah in Bangladesh: Challenges, deficiencies, and feasible reforms. Waiguo Yuyan yu Wenhua, 09(05), 855–866 ( Q1, Scopus index) DOI: 05.2203/Wyyw.29.08.2025.01.
13. Yeasmin, F., Kabir, M. S., & Hossain, M. S. (2025). Teaching testing nexus: Teachers’ perceptions and practices at the tertiary level in Bangladesh. Khulna University Studies, 22(1), xx–xx. https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.2025.22.01.1365-ah
14. Rukaya, A., Kabir, M. S., & Yeasmin, F. (2025). Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights in EFL classroom: Writing skills focus. Language, Technology, and Social Media, 3(1). Karimun Jawa Street, Indah Sejahtera 2, L9, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.70211/ltsm.v3i1.70
15. Hossain, M. S., Yeasmin, F., & Kabir, M. S. (2025). Beyond formal instruction: Co-curricular pathways to English proficiency and holistic student growth. Journal of Foreign Language Teaching and Translation Studies, 10(2), 17–30. https://doi.org/10.22034/efl.2025.540894.1356
Book Chapter Published
2025
16. Hossain, S., Yeasmin, F., & Kabir, M. S. (2025). AI in Education: Revolutionizing English Learning. In A. Shukla, B. Meeprom, K. Khunasathitchai, & N. Yadav (Eds.), AI-Powered English Teaching (pp. 1-72). IGI Global Scientific Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-1952-0.ch001
2024
17. Yeasmin, F., & Kabir, M. S. (2024). The reality of TALT at the tertiary level in Bangladesh: Teachers’ perspective. Frontiers in Health Informatics, 13(7, Q-2). https://www.healthinformaticsjournal.com
18. Munmun, F. Z., Kabir, M. S., & Obaidullah, M. (2024). Tertiary EFL learners’ perceptions on mother tongue interference (MTI) in academic oral performances. Journal of ELT and Education, 7(1), 8-
2023
19. Yeasmin, F., & Kabir, M. S. (2023). Exploring English language test: A descriptive study of the practices, issues, and prospects at the tertiary level in Bangladesh. Khulna University Journal of Arts and Humanities, 2. ISSN: 2790-8313.
2022
20. Kabir, M. S. (2022). The overshadowing presence of toxic masculinity and a call for reducing sexism in Khaled Hosseini’s A Thousand Splendid Suns. Khulna University Studies. https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.2021.19.01.2122-a
21. Kabir, M. S. (2022). Filial affection vs. biological attraction: A study of mother-son relationships in Douglas Stuart’s Shuggie Bain. Khulna University Journal of Arts and Humanities, 1. ISSN: 2790-8313.
22. Kabir, M. S. (2022). Guilty sex and eco-anxiety in Eliot’s The Waste Land: A critique. Journal of ELT and Education, 5(2), 43-54.
2017
23. Kabir, M. S. (2017). Learning vocabulary through subtitles: A case study of first-year students at NUBTK. The Journal of Islamic Education and Research (IIER), 9(1-2).
2016
24. Rahman, M. M., Kabir, M. S., Al Mamun, M. A., Nasrin, F., Halim, M. A., & Mazumder, T. (2016). Impact of examination system on the teaching and learning of English at higher secondary level in Bangladesh. Journal of Jessore University of Science and Technology. ISSN: 2521-5493.
25. Kabir, M. S. (2016). Shifts in wooing in different contexts and periods: A study of Christopher Marlowe, Sir Walter Raleigh, and Anjan Dutt’s lyrics. The National University Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Business Studies, 2(2). ISSN: 2410-1508.
2015
26. Kabir, M. S., & Sabuj, I. H. (2015). Learning language through literature: A study of Maugham’s "The Luncheon" and Eliot’s "Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock." Crossings: A Journal of English Studies, Special Volume. ISSN: 2071-1107.
27. Kabir, M. S. (2015). Testing English at tertiary level: An overview. Crossings: A Journal of English Studies, 6. ISSN: 2071-1107.
28. Kabir, M. S., Fatema, K. (2015). Script Correction Methods in Bangla and English Medium Schools: A Comparative Study, City University Journal, Vol. 01, Number 01, ISSN: 2412-2823.
2010
29. Kabir, M. S., Ahsan, M., & Akter, S. (2010). Teaching pronunciation: A study on secondary schools in Khulna District. Khulna University Studies, 8(1). ISSN: 1563-0897.
30. Kabir, M. S., & Awal, M. M. (2010). Shakespeare’s The Tempest: Meaning of politics and diplomatic killing. Khulna University Studies, 8(1). ISSN: 1563-0897.
2007
31. Huq, M. E., Kabir, M. S., & Sultana, T. (2007). Wordsworth and the problem of evil. Khulna University Studies, 8(1). ISSN: 1563-0897.
2006
32. Kabir, M. S. (2006). Shakespeare’s Lady Macbeth: The feminist perspective. Refereed Proceedings of the Seminar on Contemporary Issues in English Language and Literature.
Introduction to Drama, Shakespearean Drama, Philosophy, Language Skills Development
1. Eng-1203 ( Introduction to Drama) a) Text: Riders to the Sea by John Millington Synge Link: https://www.one-act-plays.com/dramas/riders_to_the_sea.html b) Riders to the Sea Study Guide Link: https://www.litcharts.com/lit/riders-to-the-sea c) Text: She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith 2. Eng-3207 (Shakespearean Drama) a) Text: Hamlet Link:http://shakespeare.mit.edu/hamlet/full.html b) Text of King Lear Link:http://shakespeare.mit.edu/lear/full.htmlc) T. S. Eliot: "Hamlet and His Problems" d) King Lear pdf Link:https://www.slideshare.net/ciaffaroni/king-lear-62390194?from_action=save 3.HSS-3253 ( Philosophy) a) The Philosophy of God https://www.slideshare.net/philipapeters/the-idea-of-god-43313425?from_action=save b) The Problem of Evil https://www.slideshare.net/jcbrignell/the-problem-of-evil-7537654 c) The Philosophy of Mind/Soul https://www.slideshare.net/jkninstitute/philosophy-of-mind-session-6-of-9 d) Outlines of General Philosophy By Phanibhushan Chatterji e) A History of Western Philosophy by Russell, Bertrand 4. Eng L 5205 ( Language Skills Development) a) The Joy of Vocabulary by Levine, Harold, Norman and Robert b) An Introduction to the Pronunciation of English by A. C. Gimson c) Importance of Listening Skill file:///C:/Users/ME/Downloads/listeningskill-170929191951.pdfd) Speaking Skill https://www.slideshare.net/nehakaurav1/speaking-skills-70082257 |
- Introduction to Drama, Shakespearean Drama, Philosophy, Language Skills Development