English is difficult lesson for some students in Indonesia.

It is because English has totally

different vocabulary and pronunciation from Indonesian language. Actually, there are several
ways to learn English easily. One of the ways is by watching English movies. In fact, there
are several advantages of watching English movies in increasing English skills for students
such as increasing vocabulary, pronunciation, and listening skills.

The first advantage of watching English movies for students is improving the ability of
students in vocabulary skill. It is because English movies in Indonesia usually have subtitles
in Indonesian language. Firstly, students stand a chance of hearing all the vocabulary students
know. When the students do not understand meaning of one word, students can see the
meaning in the subtitle. As the result, the familiarly used words category in students brain
will increase.

The second advantage that students will get by watching English movies is students will be
better in pronouncing words in English. It is because when watching an English movie,
students will hear the true pronunciation of a word from actors or actress. After hearing the
true pronunciation of a word, students can practice by imitating the spoken of actors or
actress. From that, students can improve their ability in pronunciation.

When watching English movies students usually will hear the actors and actress spoken English in different
accent, tone, and style. It means students can be stumped by someone saying the same things, but with a
different accent, or tone. It is the third advantage of watching English movies for students. On English movies,
students get to hear a huge variety of regional accents, which after a time, almost automatically raises
students ability to comprehend language when it is spoken by someone whose accent is unfamiliar. With the
result, student will be better in listening skills.

In simple terms, by watching English movies, students will remember the words more easily
and thus be able to recognize it when it is spoken and probably be able to use it correctly too.
It means it can help students in increasing their ability in vocabulary, pronunciation and
listening skills so students will be better in their English lesson.









SOCIAL NETWORK BECOME A LIFESTYLE
Dont you think, that all of creatures in this world need communication for them life?
Dont you think, that network is the most important thing that we get from a communication?
People, animal, and plant are need communication to connect each other and for their
interaction which make some social media become a lifestyle, such as email, blog, facebook and twitter. Then
I will tell you about that with my style.
In this era, people never forget them cell phone to get more interaction with other. But cell phone
has a limited function, its only can make a call and send short message with 160 until 1000 character. Its
simple but so limited. Then we think that we need a media to connect other in other region which so far
without wasting time to go there first. Years ago, people send a mail need many times until the receiver get
it! But now, everything can send with several minute with electronic mail. Electronic mail or e-mail is one
method to send a digital message or more from author. But its need Internet Connection to get it work. But it
was not a big problem in this century; almost all people in this world use an internet to work. Back to email,
like a mail email has three components the message envelopes, message header and message body. We can
manage how many recipient addresses and add a subject what your messages talking about. We have a lot of
utilities from email, today several companies or industries use email to receive an application from who want
to get a job there. It is a simple method in this century and internet is one of necessary person to work, then
email has lot utilities which useful in people activities.
Next, I will tell you about blog or I suggest you can call it mini web site. Blog is personal site which
serve many information about everything like education, news, etc. In this site, person who has an account
can add some article which can publish. Blog is free so everyone who have blog dont have their domain like
[dot]com , [dot]us , [dot]org etc. To make a blog you have an email account, then you can sign up to site
which serve a facilities to create a blog like blogger, wordpress etc. Some user of blog have many article they
have been written, you can type keyword of something youve search in the search engine then you can find
many blog which related to your keyword. Its internet utilities and blog serve many information from
someone. But theres no guarantee that their article can be responsible. At least you have some reference
from their blog. So, blog is one media which serve some information in internet.
After we know about email and blog, I will tell you about facebook, website which creates by Mark
Zuckerberg on 2004. And now the users of facebook are more than 800millions people. Awesome, that
facebook can connect people in different city or country. People who become your friends on facebook also
know what are you doing or feeling when you update your status. They will know where you school, your
family, your hobby etc. It was fun; you can play online games too. In many media social in virtual world, not
many sites serve some application that we can play. Its like made own world! In this century when internet
becomes a main necessary sometimes people dismiss text message via cell phone. They also give some
information or make an appointment via facebook.
Otherwise, we have twitter which more simple and more private then facebook. Twitter is media
social which users can send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters known as tweets. It was created
by Jack Dorsey on March 2006. Its different with facebook, on twitter theres no application. Its only can
upload photo and post a tweet not over 140 characters. If you want to see others users timeline you only can
follow them, you have no requirement to approve their request. Its more simple then facebook! Now the
users are more then 300millions people. Like on facebook, some people use twitter too give some information,
because now people are often use internet and open social media site.
Look thats fact that almost all people in this world use internet to complete their necessary. So, I
think that internet especially email, facebook, blog and twitter are become a lifestyle. Thats why this essay I
made, because of social media online which become a lifestyle. (*venn)

For the politicians, social media has become a means to connect directly with
their constituents, bypassing filters such as party managers and media
experts. Politicians like Narendra Modi and Sashi Tharoor recognized this
early on. They embraced the medium through Facebook, tweets and blogs,
and now have a huge base of followers. But this is a double-edged sword as
it also opens them up for direct and intense scrutiny, which demolishes the
mystique that a distant, silent approach often fosters. That is perhaps the
reason why people like Rahul Gandhi avoid twitter.
Besides, in an egalitarian and un-moderated exchange, discourse can get
uncivil, and each potential blooper can get scrutinized and magnified, as
Mr.Tharoor and others have found out to their chagrin.
However, the potential benefits of being able to influence opinion clearly
seem to outweigh the negatives. The Bharatiya Janta Party entered the social
media fray first. Then the Congress reportedly earmarked a war chest of
Rs.100 crores(Read here), and set up a 35-member team to counter anti-
congress propaganda. (Read here) Their general secretary Digvijaya
Singh articulated the reason when he said, We need a system to spot trends
(on social media) and respond to them so that the views of the opposition do
not influence the people.
For new political entrants, there was an added benefit. As Prashant Bhushan
from the Aam Aadmi Party stated in the Hindu, Internet and social media
not only enhances accountability, democratizes communication but also
allows new political formations such as ours, to leapfrog the support base, in
the absence of traditional cadres
The embracing of social media has partly been brought about by the failure
to control the medium. Mr. Kapil Sibals attempts (which he now denies) have
been systematically exposed, and article 66A of the Information Technology
act has been widely derided in most circles.
Impact on the mainstream media (MSM)
The mainstream media possibly considers social media as the proverbial
thorn in their side. Earlier, their battles for viewership and readership were
fought with other MSM competitors. Now they have to contend with an
upstart, rebellious, irreverent entrant on the block that gets too much
attention. For example, political rallies that hitherto had special media
enclosures now have them for social media people too. Conferences and
major events are covered via live tweets.
This gradual change has come about because platforms like Twitter are now
a virtual media channel in their own right. Twitter often provides breaking
news of events across the world, bloggers provide in-depth coverage of
many issues, and the subsequent generation of critical mass forces
discussions that are often inconvenient for the mainstream media.
In addition to setting discussion trends, the social media is also increasingly
becoming a media watchdog in the absence of powerful, credible
alternatives. It exposes scams and inconsistencies, which are overlooked,
underplayed or hidden by the MSM due to its various
compulsions. Some examples include the Radiagate
scandal, and the unsavory video clip involving Congress spokesman
Abhishek Manu Singhvi, which the MSM had ignored till social media forced
them into public domain(Read here). The seemingly partisan approach of
some key MSM players has undermined their credibility, and increased the
appeal of social media as an alternative source of information.
Impact on the public
Social media has given voice to the common man. It is now a platform for a
regular person to discuss issues, vent, demand accountability and get
information. Opinion and news is no longer the privee of the old media or
the intellectual elite. In addition, social media is now a vehicle to co-ordinate
movements such as the Arab spring protests and Shahbag uprising, as it
allows people to bypass conventional government controls. This has
empowered people like never before. In response, the government has tried
a confused approach of muzzling and embracing the medium, while the
mainstream media has tried to undermine its impact.
The old media has criticized the new opinion makers on the grounds that
there is too much ill-informed noise, which trivializes discourse; a lack of
accountability which effects veracity of news; and too much discussion on
policy issues that make it difficult for the elected representatives to do their
job. This article will not delve into the merits of these criticisms, as that will
open a whole new debate.
Impact on votes
In the final analysis, it is clear that whether one likes it or not, social media is
here to stay. Any change begins with information. When people have
multiple means of accessing and sifting information, it allows them to make
better choices, which is the basic essence of a democratic process.
The next step is to express those choices through the ballot. In the real
world in India, there has always been a class of well-connected, well-
informed chatterati, who have discussed and debated issues ad infinitum.
However, their passion has rarely translated into votes. Now it remains to be
seen if social media will become the virtual, non-elite equivalent of the living
room intellectuals, or if they will actually put their money where their mouth
is. Also, if/when they do, will it be enough to override the caste, faith and
region based considerations that govern Indian politics? These are the
million dollar questions that remain to be answered


BUSSINESS

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The use of social media is growing at an astronomical rate.
With Facebook floating on the stock exchange at a mind boggling $104 billion, many naysayers predict a bubble. However,
there is no denying the power of social media and the impact that it can have on the business of marketing.
Tactics
Social media websites such as Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and Pinterest represent a huge opportunity for businesses to grab
the attention of customers while simultaneously building a brand image. There are plenty of tactics that businesses can employ
to do this including the creation of brand profiles on social networks such as Facebook fan pages and creative advertising via
branded podcasts and applications, also known as apps.
Word of Mouth
Social media platforms provide the perfect opportunity to take advantage of word of mouth and to see it spread. Social media is
growing at its fastest rate in developing countries. People are connected on a global scale and casually participate in each
others lives through online observation. Something as simple as Liking a brand on Facebook can spread virally very quickly
throughout the various social media channels. It is worth noting that individuals trust the opinions of their peers far more than a
glossy magazine advert. Millions of people review products and services directly via social media sites using video through
Youtube, which in many cases is then shared and disseminated via various other social media websites. As a consequence,
the public increasingly look to social media to find reviews on various products and services to help them to make buying
decisions. As a result, companies can and do provide products to popular Youtube users to review for their subscribers as well
as create their own branded Youtube channels with branded videos about their products.
Communicating with Customers
Companies may see the spread of negative reviews about their products or services as a bad thing, when they can use it to
their advantage. By utilising social media effectively, companies can reach out to dissatisfied customers directly, within their
own social media environment, to find innovative ways of improving the product or service they have on offer.
Influence
When creating a social media marketing strategy, it is worth thinking very carefully about who is being targeted. There will be
people within your social networks who may not necessarily be customers, but who nevertheless can have a massive impact
on your marketing efforts. Forrester Analyst Augie Ray broke the various types of social media influencers into three distinct
categories:
Social Broadcasters (at the top)
Mass Influencers (middle)
Potential Influencers (bottom of the pyramid)
More than 80 per cent of that population is made up of potential influencers. It is worth making the effort to identify who these
people are in your network and connect with them to attract shares and likes which ultimately help to spread your brand name.
One website which is excellent for identifying these people is Klout. Klout gives social networkers a score out of 100 which
indicates how influential an individual is over their network while also identifying who the broadcasters and influencers are
within that network.
Considerations
Social media has had and is continuing to have a huge influence on business, marketing and on how businesses engage with
their target market. The use of social media to share and engage with others continues to grow at an astounding rate, so it
would be wise for any business to develop and implement a sustainable social media strategy in order to successfully take
advantage of this rapidly changing environment.

Influence that Social Media is having on Education
THURSDAY, 15 MARCH 2012 07:23 ADMINISTRATOR


by Brunhilda Tejada

There are lots of myths and different views regarding the use of Social Media and how it affects students and their education.
There is so much opportunity in Social Media today that when one door closes, there are so many you can try an open. There
are opportunities for students online today that were not available to their parents and grandparents when they were growing
up.

In Social Media and education there are pros and cons regarding this.
Cons:
Students relying on the internet to provide answers
Students becoming lazy and reduce focus of learning and understanding information.
Students spending more time on social media sites and less time socialising in person.
Most students do not think about the content they publishing online and how it will affect them in the future.
Pros:
Many social media sites teach students the valuable skills they will need to survive in the business world.
Students can be identified for job opportunities if positioned correctly.
Connecting with people all over the world, breaking down barriers, building relationships and understanding each others
culture.
Students have access to a world of opportunity on the social media platforms, most access being free.

Social media is here and its growing. With the increase focus on technology in business, students now have the opportunity to
prepare themselves for the job market and build skills to aid them throughout their lives