IGNOU BEGLA-138 Assignment 2026-27
Reading & Speaking Skills
Last updated by IGNOU: 17 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 05 Nov 2026, 04:25 am.
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| Course code | BEGLA-138 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Reading & Speaking Skills |
| Programme | BA General Programme (BAG)BAG |
| School | School of Humanities |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2026 |
| Medium | English |
About the BEGLA-138 assignment
This BEGLA-138 assignment covers Blocks 1–4 and assesses reading comprehension, speaking skills and communication. Topics include intonation, reading strategies, formal conversations, communication principles and the role of context in interpreting English. Students are expected to apply their understanding rather than reproduce material from the course units.
The tutor-marked assignment contains eight compulsory questions. Questions 1–6 carry 10 marks each, while Questions 7 and 8 carry 20 marks each. The tasks include passage-based comprehension, intonation analysis, explanations, comparisons and examples. The PDF specifies a total of 100 marks, although the official listing records 10.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 2 × 5 = 10 | Answer five questions about an AI-related passage, examining its metaphor, concerns about concentrated power, analogies, technical distinctions and a suitable title. |
| Q2 | 2 × 5 = 10 | Identify the intonation used in five given sentence sets and briefly explain each choice. |
| Q3 | 10 | Explain skimming and scanning, and discuss how affective and applied comprehension work together to deepen understanding. |
| Q4 | 10 | Discuss language and delivery mistakes that should be avoided in formal conversations. |
| Q5 | 10 | Explain the importance of encoding and decoding in communication. |
| Q6 | 10 | Discuss the seven C’s of communication. |
| Q7 | 4 × 5 = 20 | Distinguish between formal and informal conversation, rhythm and stress, group discussion and meeting, and lexical and interpretive comprehension. |
| Q8 | 20 | Explain how social and linguistic contexts shape interpretation, using at least three clear examples of informal English. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Attempt all eight questions and use your own understanding rather than reproducing passages from the study material.
- Submit handwritten answers that are neat, logical and written in simple, correct English; follow any word limits indicated in the questions.
- Plan your answers before writing the final version, and give essay-type responses an introduction and a conclusion.
- Put your enrolment number, name, full address and date at the top right of the first page.
- Write the course title, assignment number and your Study Centre’s name in the centre of the first page.
- Use full-size paper, tag all pages securely and include the relevant question number with every answer.
- Submit the assignment before taking the Term-End Examination.
- Keep a copy of your work and obtain a receipt from your Study Centre when submitting it.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June TEE); 30 September 2026 (December TEE). Dates differ by session or examination cycle.
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the BEGLA-138 assignment cover?
The assignment cover and question paper identify it as the assignment for July 2026 and January 2027.
What are the submission deadlines for BEGLA-138?
The official listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June Term-End Examination and 30 September 2026 for the December Term-End Examination. Deadlines differ by session or examination cycle.
What are the maximum marks and weightage?
The PDF states 100 marks, and its question marks total 100. The official listing instead records a maximum of 10 marks and a weightage of 30%.
How many questions must I answer, and which blocks are covered?
All eight questions are compulsory. The assignment is based on Blocks 1–4.
Does the BEGLA-138 assignment have to be handwritten?
Yes. The PDF requires submission in your own handwriting, using full-size paper with the pages tagged together.
Does the PDF provide a separate assignment number?
No separate assignment number is clearly identified. The question paper prints the course code as BEGLA 138/2026-2027, while an introductory page contains the older course-code entry BEGLA-138/2025-26.
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