NCERT English Course on SWAYAM: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has invited learners across India to a FREE Online English Course built around language skills, creativity, and storytelling. The announcement—shared via NCERT’s official X handle—positions the course as an accessible way to strengthen reading, writing, speaking, and creative expression using India’s national MOOC infrastructure.
Delivery and certification are enabled through the SWAYAM platform, with CIET–NCERT providing the standard MOOC flow: free enrollment, activity-based learning, and a final assessment for certificates. This piece summarises what NCERT has announced, who should join, how to enroll, and how the course aligns with NEP 2020 goals.
What’s been announced (and where)
NCERT’s official post frames the offering succinctly: “Celebrate the power of language, creativity, and the joy of storytelling”—and join the FREE Online English Course. The post directs learners to the SWAYAM pathway, which hosts NCERT MOOCs and issues certificates upon successful completion. For convenience, here’s the post as shared by the official handle:
NCERT’s mirrored social posts and cards further underline the SWAYAM delivery and the course’s focus on literature and language.
Why this matters now
- Low-cost access at scale: NCERT’s use of SWAYAM democratizes high-quality English training—free to join, device-agnostic, and compatible with school/college schedules.
- Activity-based pedagogy: CIET–NCERT MOOCs embed videos, readings, reflective tasks, and quizzes—suited to language learning, which thrives on practice and feedback.
- NEP 2020 alignment: The NEP emphasizes tech-enabled and multilingual approaches; CIET–NCERT’s online training ecosystem is designed to support that shift.
Who should enroll (and what each group gains)
Students (Classes 9–12, UG freshers)
- Fluency & confidence: Strengthen grammar-in-use, vocabulary, public speaking, and creative writing through scaffolded tasks.
- Boards, CUET & campus life: Structured reading and writing practice helps across exams and presentations.
Teachers (English & other subjects)
- Classroom-ready tasks: Borrow storytelling and project-based activities to energize lessons, irrespective of subject.
- Assessment ideas: Use MOOC-style quizzes and rubrics to differentiate feedback for diverse learners.
Parents, civil service/SSC aspirants & professionals
- Practical English: Improve email/short-note writing, comprehension, and spoken clarity for interviews and workplaces.
- Lifelong learning: A low-friction way to refresh English fundamentals and creativity.
(Enrollment and certification flow for all groups follows standard CIET–NCERT MOOC steps on SWAYAM.)
What you’ll learn: module themes (indicative)
Foundations of English use
Meaning over memorization
Focus on clear expression—sentence sense, paragraph cohesion, and purpose-driven word choice—rather than mechanical grammar alone.
Reading strategies that stick
Skimming vs. scanning, annotation, context clues, and evidence-based answers to inference questions.
The craft of storytelling & creative writing
Narrative building blocks
Character, setting, conflict, point of view, and dialogue—with mini-assignments you can finish in a single sitting.
Voice, tone, and audience
Adjust style for blogs, speeches, short stories, and social-media micro-stories.
Speaking & presentation
From idea to delivery
Talk outlines, cue cards, and 3-minute speeches; practice eye contact, pacing, and emphasis.
Listening for learning
Structured listening tasks—note-taking frameworks that support comprehension and recall.
(NCERT’s social post emphasizes “creativity” and “storytelling”; SWAYAM’s MOOC architecture supports activity-led mastery.)
Exactly how to enroll (step-by-step)
- Create/Use your SWAYAM account. Head to swayam.gov.in and sign in.
- Locate the NCERT English course. Use course search or follow NCERT/CIET’s course card links; NCERT MOOCs are listed under CIET–NCERT initiatives.
- Enroll for free. Click Enroll, confirm details, and bookmark the course dashboard.
- Complete modules & activities. Watch lesson videos, read materials, attempt reflective and practice tasks.
- Attempt the final assessment. When available, take the assessment; certificates are issued as per MOOC policy on successful completion.
Note: NCERT’s teacher-development courses also run on DIKSHA instances; school systems often host parallel offerings there. The English course highlighted here is signposted for SWAYAM.
How the course fits NEP 2020 & school innovations
- Tech-enabled learning: CIET–NCERT is the hub for online training and PM eVidya broadcasts; the ecosystem supports blended learning across grades.
- Multilingualism with English proficiency: While NEP nurtures Indian languages, English remains a connector language for higher education and careers; a free, high-quality English MOOC complements efforts like Bharatiya Bhasha activities and state-level language clubs.
- Assessment that guides learning: MOOC quizzes and tasks are low-stakes feedback loops that encourage practice, not just marks.
How schools and colleges can use it
- Flipped classroom: Assign a SWAYAM video before class; use in-person time for discussions and short performances.
- Interdisciplinary projects: Pair storytelling with history (oral narratives), science (popular articles), or commerce (brand stories).
- Portfolio building: Compile drafts, speeches, and reading logs to evidence growth over time.
Quality & safety: what to expect from CIET–NCERT delivery
- Open access: Free enrollment, transparent module lists, and downloadable materials.
- Inclusive design: Bilingual scaffolds are common across NCERT trainings; expect Hindi/English supports and plain-language prompts.
- Certification clarity: Completion certificates are based on final assessment norms declared on the course page.
Language as a Path to Clarity and Compassion
Language is more than marks and grammar; it’s how we think, relate, and serve. A course on English that nurtures clarity, listening, and honest expression can also cultivate ethical living: choosing words that heal rather than harm, telling stories that lift people up, and communicating with humility. Contemporary spiritual discourses shared by Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj on truthfulness, non-harm, and service remind us that good speech springs from a steadfast inner life.
In practice, that looks like accurate, kind, and useful language online and offline a habit this course can help strengthen. Explore talks and resources for daily guidance.
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FAQs: NCERT English Course on SWAYAM
1) Is the NCERT English course really free?
Yes. SWAYAM hosts free-to-enroll MOOCs. You register, join the course, learn through resources, and sit for the final assessment. Certificates are issued as per the course policy.
2) Where exactly is this announced?
On NCERT’s official X handle, which invites learners to a FREE Online English Course focusing on language, creativity, and storytelling—delivered on SWAYAM.
3) Do I need to be a CBSE student to join?
No. SWAYAM MOOCs are open to all learners, unless a specific restriction is stated on the course page. Follow the CIET–NCERT steps to enroll.
4) What kind of content and tasks should I expect?
Videos, readings, reflective activities, practice exercises, and quizzes; a final assessment typically ends the course. Many language MOOCs include short writing and speaking tasks.
5) Will I receive a certificate?
On successful completion (as per the course rules on SWAYAM), you can download a certificate from your dashboard.
6) How does this relate to NEP 2020?
NEP urges technology-enabled, flexible learning. CIET–NCERT’s online training and MOOCs are designed to realize that vision in language education and beyond.
