Oxford University Press (OUP) has launched Compact English to Assamese Dictionary offering Assamese speaking people vital tools for learning the English language. This dictionary is a notable addition to OUP’s 23 existing bilingual dictionaries in Indian languages available in print and digital formats. The guests of honour at the event included Padmashri Dhirendra Nath Bezbaruah, Founder Editor of the Sentinel, Dr Dayananda Borgohain, Chairman, Assam Higher Secondary Education Council; Harekrishna Deka, Former DGP of Assam, and Simanta Kumar Das, Secretary, Assam Higher Secondary Education Council. The launch of the dictionary was followed by an engaging panel discussion titled Bilingual learning Materials – An Effective Medium to Develop English Proficiency Skills.
Speaking at the launch, Paras Bansal, Business Head, Higher Education, Trade and Professional learning, OUP India said: “This launch gives us extended reach into the vital Assamese market which has a large young population desirous of improving their proficiency in the English language, for both personal and professional development.”