EFL (English as a Fourth and Force Language) in Indonesia
By miftachudin arjuna - May 01, 2015
Initially EFL stands for English as a
Foreign Language and explicable among teachers, practitioner, and
linguists. In my view point, EFL means English as a fourth language
because most Indonesian learn it as the fourth one.
Indonesia inherits 750 local languages from previous forebear. Among them are 270 local
languages serving as the first language. It gives critical
identification among Indonesian as part of diversity. Secondly, people
use Indonesian language at school and use it in a formal occasion. They
take it as the second language. The following language plays on the
third place; Arabic language. They learn it because it is an obligation
as the impact of religion teaching. Albeit it does not happen for all
Indonesian, I can say Arabic and Islam are one package. In fact, Islam
dominates 80% population; therefore, Arabic becomes popular along with
the growth of its conformist.
In elementary school, English is
an optional subject from 4 - 6 grade. Lately, it becomes intriguingly
important subject as the basement of 7-12 grade and higher education.
It is considerable that Indonesian students have a problem in
international communication because they learn English in the fourth
order and mere inside the class. With extracurricular activities and
supporting language environment, it will help students to boost EFL
(English as a fourth language) mastery in 4 language skills; listening,
reading, speaking, and writing (LRSW).
Another term of EFL is English as a Force Language. I mean that Indonesian students still reluctant to study English and have not a specific intention to learn it. Sometimes educators have to insist them with competitive assignment in order to advance their knowledge. Sharing cross culture understanding and language experience in foreign country may raise sense of urgency in learning English. The real experience will lead to a vivid perspective about the language usage in a real life.
EFL/ESL Resources
Another term of EFL is English as a Force Language. I mean that Indonesian students still reluctant to study English and have not a specific intention to learn it. Sometimes educators have to insist them with competitive assignment in order to advance their knowledge. Sharing cross culture understanding and language experience in foreign country may raise sense of urgency in learning English. The real experience will lead to a vivid perspective about the language usage in a real life.
EFL/ESL Resources
