And my situation is not unique.
Some of my colleagues have spent 15-20 years in this profession. Many are the sole earning members in their families. Behind every “foreign language teacher” is a family living with growing uncertainty and fear.
At the same time, students are also suffering.
Many students who have been learning French or other foreign languages for the last 4-5 years are now suddenly being forced to change direction academically.
Students are already stressed because of syllabus changes, delayed availability of books, intense competition, exam-related controversies, and uncertainty regarding future careers and employment.
Instead of expanding opportunities, the current implementation is unintentionally reducing students’ choices and global exposure.
Our concern is about balance, student choice, proper implementation, and preserving multilingual education in the true spirit of NEP 2020.
If India wants to become a global leader and create globally aware citizens, then students should not be forced into a system where international languages and global opportunities gradually disappear from mainstream education.
