Pakistan Beats India in Global English Speaking Skills
Pakistanis speak better English than Indians, according to the latest global English Proficiency Index, which ranks Pakistan seven places above … Read More The post Pakistan Beats India in Global English Speaking Skills appeared first on ProPakistani .
Pakistanis demonstrate superior English language skills compared to Indians, according to the latest global English Proficiency Index (EF EPI) 2025. Pakistan's ranking of 67th places it seven positions above India, which ranks 74th. The EF EPI assesses four key English language skills: Speaking, Reading, Writing, and Listening. In Pakistan, test takers score higher in Speaking (517) and Writing (515), while India lags behind in Listening (457) and Reading (494).
The biggest difference lies in speaking, with a 17-point gap between Pakistan and India. Pakistan's English proficiency scores exceed the global average of 488, whereas India's fall below this benchmark. In South Asia, Pakistan surpasses Sri Lanka (486) and Bhutan (473), while falling behind Nepal (514) and Bangladesh (506). This proficiency boost in Pakistan could benefit individuals seeking employment in industries like IT, customer service, and freelancing, where English is crucial.
Additionally, regional disparities within Pakistan, such as higher scores in Punjab (554) and major cities like Islamabad (529) and Rawalpindi (524), contribute to this achievement. Efforts to further enhance English skills are being made through initiatives by the British Council and ICAP to bolster English proficiency among chartered accountants. Furthermore, AI tools like Google Translate are aiding in accent improvement.
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