The History Of English Language In Indonesia

As we know, English is the universal language in the world and everybody knows English. Many countries use English as official language for example Singapore, Korea, Australia and Etc. According to the language of government, English was an universal language and there were 58 sovereign states and 21 non-sovereign entities. English became an official language at the local or regional level and many countries have declared English as an universal language. Since English is important nowadays therefore many schools push their students to be able to speak English in early age. Many schools try to put English program to their lesson so the students are capable to speak English fluently earlier. By speaking English fluently, the students can build

In general, English language is one of the pioneer languages in the world; we can see the importance of this language and the impact to the user itself. English is consider as common communication language that been used in every aspects of life. Hence, learning English is very important to all individuals out there in order to maintain the connections with each other.

The growth and domination the English Language has seen globally is not only unprecedented, but comes as no surprise; "The spread of the English language and its culture over the world is a major event in human history"(Algeo, 2005, pp.6). As the Lingua Franca of the developing world and a third of the world’s population speaking English (Crystal, 2006), its importance, appeal and prestige cannot be undermined. Maybe it is because of its "richness and variety" (Gooden, 2001), inherited and adopted after colonialism (Algeo, 2005) or simple, a tool for international development (Erlin and Seargeant, 2013).

Now in common day culture, there are different aspects in which our language takes place. English is used in our culture in order to communicate and to allow freedom of thought and choice be voiced out. It also allows for various people of different backgrounds to communicate with one another through a well-known language that was likely taught at their educational institutions. It also allows for loss of individual culture, where only English is known and their respective tongue is not.

A language that is spoken internationally is called “Global” or “World” language. A global language is a language in which people speak internationally on a daily basis, in international organizations and diplomatic relations. It is a “lingua franca”, a language that helps people from different backgrounds to communicate with each other. Not many languages that have been established in human history have reached to the point in which they are called a global language, amongst those few languages is English. Approximately 2 billion people around the world use English as a native language, a second language or a foreign language. English is used for many causes, such as; technical and scientific communication, education and employment.

No doubt that more and more people want to be a part of this international community by using English as a global language, language that can help people from different countries to understand each other. Therefore, English also affects educational system and educational policies around the world and its role is growing very fast in higher

First, Indonesia is very unconsistent with the curriculum, Meaning constant changes in our curriculum. honestly, I’m against the inconsistency of our curriculum. Why? But before that, I want to ask you something. How would you feel when you’re

English is international language which has been spoken as communication tool for many sectors such as education, technology, diplomacy, economic, and industry. English is needed by people in globalization era. English is learnt by almost all of schools all over the world, from formal schools up to non-formal ones. English is one of important subject in school because English is needed by students to get a job after graduation. Besides, the objective of learning English is the students are able to use it as a means of communication either by speech or written.

Language is one of the most significant developments of humans. It is one of the few means of communications which enclose a large number of beliefs, values, and methods to see the world in different perspectives. Peoples native languages are thought to be in danger when they do not speak their mother tongue in foreign countries. A mother tongue refers to a child’s first language and can be learned since birth. This mother language cannot be used often in foreign countries. As a result, significant numbers of languages are ceasing to pass from one generation to another. Cultural diversity and languages are essential assets of any nation, representing their identity across the world. The mother tongue is the language of the heart, of the emotions, of the warmth of the home, of the first important relationships. A "first" language that does not hinder subsequent learning but, on the contrary, opens to new languages. Thus, it is very important to conserve languages especially in foreign countries. This paper will explore how non-native languages in foreign countries are being threatened, why this is problematic, and why it’s crucially important to preserve such languages.

Every language has its own history that defines its origin, how it developed, who re its key speakers, its evolution & transformational phase and lastly what it is the present stage of that langue. There are many languages that were spoken in the word centuries back but today it has no speakers. Beside this every language is associated with any specific region, country, religion, culture or its speakers that actually develops or with the passage of time change or revolutionaries the language. The history of any language defines its origin, present time and the etymology of the words being spoken in that language and how they have change with the passage of time. For my paper, I will be focusing on the history of English language and will cover the following aspects;

The spread and development of English around the world, made English as a second language in a country like India and for some people the 1st

There are 6,909 languages spoken in the world today (Anderson). As of 2009, roughly 328 million people speak English as their first language, coming in third to Chinese and Spanish (Languages of the World). This essay will describe the geographies, politics, and arts that contributed to the evolution of the present English language, as well as the different pronunciations, dialects, and varieties that have risen up throughout the world.

sheer of speakers, it is most spoken official language in the world. Today, English is becoming

Language is important because it's one of the main ways to communicate and interact with other people around us. It keeps us in contact with other people. English language is an example for the importance of a language because it is the international language and has become the most important language to people in many parts of the world. It is most widely used in communicating around the world, Also it is spoken as the first language in many countries. English is playing a major role in many sections like education, medicine, engineering and business. There are many reasons that makes English is the most important language in the world.

     “In the world were over seven thousand languages have exisisted, one language had become dominate. This dominant language is English.” “In the majority of countries throughout the world speak English as their second or first language, no longer just America or England.” English has taken many forms, American English, the Queen’s English, Australian, Canadian English, and several others. Even American English has taken several types of English, Jersey English, East Coast English, West Coast English, Southern English, slang English, and Ebonics. All of these languages have major variants between them, but are all of them are still understood aboard. Without English the world couldn’t operate,