INTRODUCTION

1. Background

If you are learning English at a college, school or further education institution, you

join with about one billion people around the world who are involved in the same pursuit.

However, as you try to memorize grammar, and try to avoid a common mistake for students

who are learning English, you may wonder why you can learn English in the first place.

Language plays an important role in human life. One seeks to acquire, learn and use

language as a communication tool, as well as a social symbol of humanity. By using the

language a person could make a statement, conveying facts and knowledge, describe or report

something, and maintaining social connections between the users of the language. This shows

that by using the language, people can express their ideas, feelings, etc. of information

through communication.

In developing countries such as Indonesia, the UK has a vital role in all aspects of life,

especially in science and technology. Furthermore, it can be used to develop relations in

international forums, to read English books (especially for students from elementary school

through to college / university), to strengthen the relationship between the nations of the

world, etc. As students, we learn English intended to obtain a wide range of knowledge, to

grasp and understand the textbook to learn English, to gain knowledge and skills, and ready

to go to university, as one of test requirements for high school seniors (SMA), etc. Given the

critical role at the top of the English language that is why English is very important to

understand and master by every person in the world since the previous year.
 As a global or universal language, the English language does not only allow us to

communicate and interact with each person in the whole world, but also can change our lives

for the better. In addition, we also have to realize that the western countries play an

outstanding role in building and maintaining science and technology. So, if we want to

become skilled scientists, linguists, and able to compete with other countries in the world, we

have to understand, master and learn the language they use, namely English.

Lastly, if you learn English in school, college or university, remember that get 'A' in

English is almost worthless, in terms of communication, if you can not speak the language.

Spoken English is used in a career-best, the best universities, and increasingly used in a job

interview. So like it or not, English is the language that is very important to learn how to

speak.

English is spoken as a first language by about 375 million, as a second language by many

people and as a foreign language by about 750 million. It has official or special status in at

least 70 countries and is being studied by approximately one billion people. These figures

alone make it important to learn English.

1. Tourism, a major tourist destination like USA, UK and Australia all use English as the

primary language. In addition, states and even non-speaking English often offer travel

services in English.

2. Media, Most, music films in the world and books in English. You can experience first hand

the media without getting a translation that is not perfect on the road.
3. Internet, Knowing the language facilitates the use of the World Wide Web for most of the

world's information is stored and web pages in English.

4. Business, when a Japanese manager, producer and customer Mexico France met in

international locations, they communicate in English, because it has become a world

language for business.

 CHAPTER II

DISCUSSION

1. Importance English

There's no denying the importance of English in today as the global language. It is

clear that the English language has become dominant worldwide. In some countries is used as

a mother tongue and other countries to learn as a second language in their schools. It makes

extensive English. In addition, many reasons that contribute to the increasing spread of the

English language. For example, use it for communication between people around the world,

and also, it is the language of modern times. On the other hand, English is the language of

science and technology.

There is no doubt that English is the language of communication between people with

different cultures. It is also a computer language that helps to communicate with people

around the world through Internet technology and e-mail. People who know English can deal

with the internet, which considers the information and communication revolution. And also

one of the reasons that contributed to the spread of the English language, is the language of

the modern era. Where people use it in different areas of life such as, economics, medicine e-

commerce, and airlines. In addition, is the language used in tourism and travel. This motif

reasons for people to learn English.

One of the main reasons why the English language dominant at the moment, use it in

the field of education with universities and institutes and, their use in scientific research. It

has become an addendum to the scientific mastery of individual stocks. On the other hand,

English is an essential requirement in the work of most government and private sectors.
 It is quite obvious that the English language has become a necessity these days. We

need it in many areas of life. English has become easier to learn than ever with the

availability of various resources to help people learn very easily. Such as the Internet, books

and educational institutions scattered around the world. This objective requires decent

English. Everything will be easier for you, and you will be able to achieve more than what

you want to achieve, if you speak English well. Most of your success in the US will depend

on your ability to communicate with people in English. There will be times when you need to

know how to use the machines, obtaining information about getting a job, or to convince

others of your ideas. To achieve the goal you need English. Students continue to share ideas

and information in an informal conversation. If you lose this conversation, your chances of

professional success and personal will be limited compared to your peers.

2. How to Improve English

These are some simple ways for anyone interested in improving their English. I

myself tried to fix in this language every day. There is always so much to learn and can be

really fun! You only need to have a passion and enthusiasm for his own.

1. This is what most people would advise: read. Read anything in English. You can read books,

newspapers, magazines, blogs, comics, English textbooks, instruction and materials on a food

package, advertisement, etc. To book story, do not force yourself to read anything too hard or

something that you know you will not be enjoy. Make reading fun! Read the books you

ENJOY reading. I like to read books that bores me too.

2. Watching movies with English subtitles. It will become your favorite way to learn English.

You not only can have a fun time watching the movie, you will learn new words at the same
 time and knew how to pronounce them! Usually, you can get a movie with English subtitles

on DVD.

3. Listen to songs in English. Read the lyrics while you listen to the song. Listen to your

favorite tunes and sing along with them.

4. Start a blog in English. This is one way for you to practice your writing. Blog on something

you like. If you are a movie buff, create a blog and write about your favorite movies, your

favorite character, what you think could be improved in the film, what he had to expect the

next year, etc. In addition to blogging, try joining online forums, chat online and much more.

5. If you do not want to maintain a blog, why not write to a pen pal? Would be great to have a

pen pal from a different country! You used to write for other people of Yugoslavia the US,

Germany, Mexico, and even. I remember how excited when I saw the letters with foreign

stamps in my mailbox. If you do not want to spend too much money on postage, then get the

local pen pals.

6. Write in your diary / journal in English. This is where you can write anything in it. But if you

write something that does not want other people to read, make sure you hide it somewhere

safe! Or try to not write anything offensive in case someone found it. You can also write

about neutral things like places you go that day, what you eat, who you met, what you do, etc.

7. Be a friend with good English dictionary. You can use the Oxford, Collins, Cambridge, etc.

Buy the dictionary that you feel comfortable with and USE it any time. Stay beside you as

you read. I always put my favorite Oxford dictionary beside me when I'm reading. So when I

stumbled on a word I do not know, I do not need to wake up and look around for it. It was

right there by my side. So, I have no reason not to look up the word up!

8. Speak whenever you can. Talk with friends and family. You can also sing along to a song in

English! Try karaoke! Do not be embarrassed to try to speak the language. Do not be afraid

that others will tempt you. In fact, they will admire you for your courage and confidence.
9. Learning a new word every day. Keep a notebook and write your own vocabulary new words

and their meaning in each day. See as much as possible so that new words will stick in your

head.
 CHAPTER III

CONCLUSION

English is the language of the world and is also widely used language on the internet.

Almost every language books have been translated English version. Making it easy to get

information about the world if you know English.

English is important for me because English is the international language. We must

prepare for the era of globalization. Nowadays, many companies recruit their employees to

test proficiency in English. We can get more information and more on the Internet, but 80%

of information on the Internet using the English language. I've heard that an intelligent person

is one who can use a particular language.

People should know several languages, at least they can use two languages, national

and international language. The national language is for communication to fellow nations and

international language for communication to people from other countries. local language is

important to communicate with people from the same area, but this time we rarely use the

language area.
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