CBSE Class 2 English Syllabus 2025-26

The CBSE Class 2 English Syllabus 2025-26 is prepared based on the new NCERT textbook Mridang developed according to the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2023 by NCERT and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. With the change in all associated textbooks, CBSE Class 2 English Syllabus has brought in an entirely refreshed, activity based learning process that helps young learners connect better with the English language. It provides a beautiful combination of simple poems and short engaging stories to inspire student’s imagination and creativity. 

The CBSE Class 2 English Syllabus presents true picture learning, everyday life examples and story telling methodologies in order to help children develop their core skills of listening, speaking, reading as well as writing from the very primary stage of education. It ensures that young learners not only learn the English language, but also comprehensively enjoy learning and speaking English through interactive content and enjoyable and entertaining lessons. Therefore, with the clear understanding of the children's prior knowledge of language usage in real life situation activities, learning activities enhance children to express themselves smoothly and clearly as well as with confidence. 

The aim of all these English lessons and activities is to expand learners their vocabulary and basic grammar, as well as learner's sentence formation in a relevant way and understandable to Class 2 students. The CBSE Class 2 English Syllabus is contemporary in the context of knowledge based new CBSE curriculum which helps in development through various learning methods, while also developing a strong foundation of language for successful academic study.

Chapters and Topics Covered in Mridang for CBSE Class 2 English

Learning Outcomes and Objectives - CBSE Class 2 English Syllabus

• Read and understand simple English words, sentences and short paragraphs.

• Listen to and follow simple instructions, poems and stories.

• Talk about pictures and stories using their own words.

• Recite poems orally using the proper expression and action.

• Read short stories and simple books with assistance from a teacher (or parent).

• Use new English vocabulary when speaking and writing simple sentences.

• Enjoy reading and have an interest in reading English stories and poems.

• Participate in talked discussions which can include classroom games and group participation activity.

 Assessment Pattern

In Class 2 English, students are assessed mostly through straightforward and everyday actions than by formal written tests. Ways of assessment include:

• Reading aloud short stories and poems

• Reciting a poem using the right expression and actions

• Listening and answering simple questions

• Describing a picture or telling a little story based on a picture

• Watching how the student participates in the class discussion or group work

• Completing very easy worksheets based on the lesson and vocabulary.

Disclaimer: The CBSE class 2 English syllabus and academic information provided here are taken from official CBSE and NCERT sources. For any updates or confusion, please refer to the official CBSE or NCERT websites.