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English Education: How important it is?

By Setia Ningsih


English is an international language and that’s a fact. Many countries include English education as one of their major subject, especially in Asia, where people do not speak English as their first language. However, are people really aware of the roles of English education itself especially in Asia?

Based on a research conducted by Chang (2011) There are some roles of English education in Asian context. They are

1. English as a way of speeding up national Development.

Chang (2011) stated the purpose of English language education in Asian countries is to emphasize the bi-directionality in communicating among Native Speakers and Non-Native Speakers in globalized world, including social, economy, education, and other aspects that can lead to National Development. English proficiency can be used as an investment in the process of building a nation. Asian people who study English may have bigger chance to achieve goals in the future since we know that English is used internationally as communication tools.

2. English as a way of understanding other cultures.

To understand the English used by people from different cultural backgrounds, we need exposure to speakers from different cultural backgrounds. Chang (2011) stated that the best solution is to initiate a program for global communication in English in which not only Non-Native Speaker English but also Native Speaker English gain necessary training for effective global communication. Asian people will also able to promote their own culture to other countries and to learn others culture by using English as the tool both to communicate.

 3. English as a tool of for International Communication.

Using English for communication helps Asian people to reduce self-consciousness so they will be able to actively participate and speak up themselves in many international events. Their idea will be spread to other people as well.
In conclusion, English plays a role as a window to the world. In this process to open the window to the world, Asian people can play the important roles like these: to teach English as a way of speeding up national development, to teach English as a way of understanding other cultures, and to teach English as a tool of international communication in the globalized world. 

References:
Chang, B. M. (2011). The Roles of English Language Education in Asian Context. Journal of Pan-Pacific Association of Applied Linguistics, 15(1), 191-206.

By:
Setia Ningsih
May 3rd 2020


Comments

  1. Utami Setianingtyas Aldina20 June 2020 at 12:15

    No doubt about it! There are many reasons why learning a new language is a good idea, especially learning English since English is the international language. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Faris Zakaria21 June 2020 at 04:35

    It's really important since it's our international language. It could help your order a food in the unknown country when you're hungry!

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  3. Rizal Alfi Ramadhani21 June 2020 at 05:36

    Of course English is important! It's our international language. So, Starting to teach our children about English is a right choice I think.

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  4. Duwik Lestari21 June 2020 at 05:50

    Good article. You only give 3 examples, but I think there are so many other important things why learning English is necessary.

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  5. Dessy Indah Tri Mentari21 June 2020 at 05:53

    Nice article. Of course learning English is important, it helps us comunicate with people around the world

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  6. Rika Septianingrum21 June 2020 at 06:22

    Nice writing. I agree with you that English nowadays is very useful for us. Thank you

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  7. Anggi Ulul21 June 2020 at 06:54

    Great article! Learning English is very important.

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  8. Nur Kumala Anwa21 June 2020 at 07:23

    It's been a common fact that English has broad contribution in many sectors. That is why learning English is important. Anyway, thanks for the article!

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  9. Tuti Lasmiasih21 June 2020 at 07:39

    I agree with you. English is an international language,so learning English is very important. Nice post.

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  10. Ranggajati Bintang W21 June 2020 at 08:42

    It's really good information. Thanks for sharing!

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  11. Wiwit Sulistiyani21 June 2020 at 09:48

    Of course English is important, because it is international language that makes communication between all people around the world easily.

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  12. Avinanuraizah21 June 2020 at 10:23

    Great article! thanks for sharing !

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  13. Arnel Framodyano21 June 2020 at 12:42

    Nice article. We know that language can help us to communicate with people around the world.

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  14. 4 life21 June 2020 at 13:16

    Learning English is important especially to face the globalization.

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  15. Windy Arundinta21 June 2020 at 13:42

    Great article!

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  16. Ulfatun Maghfiroh21 June 2020 at 16:56

    Learning English is another way of assurancing our future.

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  17. Siti Muyassaroh21 June 2020 at 19:55

    Yes, learning English is important, especially at this globalization era

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  18. Risma Alfiani22 June 2020 at 00:48

    You're right. English is very important.

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  19. Sinta Rizqiana22 June 2020 at 03:04

    That's really good article. Thank's for sharing.

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  20. novita devi22 June 2020 at 04:03

    I agree with you. English is very important

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