PREFACE

Praise be to God almighty for the blessings of his grace, and that we were given the
opportunity to be able to compile a working paper entitled “the importance of English
language in for now and the future” is properly and correctly, and on time.

This paper is structured so that readers can know how importance application of
English language in daily life. This paper was compiled with help from various parties.

This is paper about “The Importance Of English In Global Era” and deliberately
chosen because the importance of English in global era need to have the support from all
those who care about the importance of English in global era.

The compilers also thanked to Ms. Kardi as the teachers/tutors in English subject.
Who have many professors help compilers in order to complete this paper.
Hopefully this paper can give a broader insight to the reader.

OUTLINE OF MATERIAL

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CONTENT

PART I : INTRODUCTION………………………………………………. 3

1.1 Background of the study…………………………………………… 3

1.2 Purpose of the study………………………………………………... 4

PART II : DISCUSSION…………………………………………………. 5
PART III : CONCLUSION………………………………………………. 7

REFERENCE……………………………………………………………. 8
APPENDIX……………………………………………………………… 9

PART I

INTRODUCTION
Language in social life is a major series which highlights the importance of language
to an understanding of issues of social and professional concern (Fairclough, 1989).
Language as a medium of communication between people who are not only from the same
state, but also between countries that have different language. From that, formed an
international language like English as an unifying language that is almost used all over the

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world. Caine (2008) has noted that English is spoken worldwide as the first, second, foreign
language or other language. It is clear that English language has become more dominant
around the world.

1.1 Background of the study

Language is our primary source of communication. It's the method through which we
share our ideas and thoughts with others. Some people even say that language is what
separates us from animals and makes us human.

There are thousands of languages in this world. Countries have their own national
languages in addition to a variety of local languages spoken and understood by their people in
different regions. Some languages are spoken by millions of people, others by only a few
thousand.

Map of countries where English is either the national language or an official language.

English was originally the language of England, but through the historical efforts of the
British Empire it has become the primary or secondary language of many former British
colonies such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and India. Currently, English is the
primary language of not only countries actively touched by British imperialism, but also
many business and cultural spheres dominated by those countries. It is the language of
Hollywood and the language of international banking and business. As such, it is a useful and
even necessary language to know.

English is the International Common Tongue

There are several factors that make the English language essential to communication
in our current time. First of all, it is the most common foreign language. This means that two
people who come from different countries (for example, a Mexican and a Swede) usually use
English as a common language to communicate. That’s why everyone needs to learn the
language in order to get in touch on an international level. Speaking it will help you
communicate with people from countries all over the world, not just English-speaking ones.

1.2 Purpose of the study

 To know the importance of English in global era
 To explain the importance of learning English
 To explain the benefits of learning English

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 PART II
DISCUSSION

English as an International Language

English is the one of important language in this world. It is an international language
which is spoken in many countries both as a native and as a second or foreign language. It is
taught in the school in almost every country in this earth. The fact that English is now the
main international language is indisputable. In all aspects of international life – trade, science,
diplomacy, education and travel – the common language is English and has been for decades.
There are two main reasons why English is the current lingua franca; political history and
economics. However, Crystal (1997) remarks that a language can be an international
language because of the geographical-historical and socio-cultural.
One of the main reasons why English is the international language in the world today

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is the fact that Britain was the global superpower in the nineteenth century and America is the
global superpower in the twentieth and twenty-first. For example, these two English-speaking
countries were the most important countries in terms of the military and trade. By conquering
and colonizing sum of the world, their customs, culture and way of life became common in
those parts of the world. This is why so many ex-British colonies now have English as the
national language, with many of their people speaking English as a first language.
Another reason for the spread of English is economics.

By being the global political and military superpower, these two countries also
became the leading trading nations and many countries and territories needed to learn English
in order to trade with them. The USA is currently a major trading partner with almost every
other country on the planet due to the size of the consumer economy. This explains why in
many countries, English is a compulsory subject in all levels at school.
Therefore, the factors of political history and finance are the most important reasons why
English is the current global language.

The Role of English in Everyday Life

Language is a means of expression of thought, emotions, actions etc. There are many
languages in this world and all the people do not speak all the languages. English is the most
commonly used in International Language and thus if it is learnt, it can bring people closer, it
can make business and negotiations easier, and it can help people communicate with others of
all cultures across the globe.

English is learned everywhere because people have found out that knowledge of
English is a passport for better career, better pay, advanced knowledge, and for
communication with the entire world. English is also learned for the literature it possesses,
and for the variety and rich experience it provides. The education industry has also realized
the importance of the role of English in Indonesia, where the international school have been
discovered in almost every province. English curriculum has been developed and updated
each year to suit the current needs of the community. At this priode, it is undeniable the
importance of the English, especially in Asia that will continue to evolve over time. Similarly
in Indonesia, English will still play an important role in everyday life.
Several things that could be a consideration of the importance of English such as
improve the global capability, where if the understanding English is good sufficient then
someone will be able to understand about the condition of globalization era because there
were many foreign terms that have been used. Also increase the potential and the quality of
self. Someone who has skill in foreign language will usually be more confident in public
spaces, in addition to support better living standards with the own qualities and abilities.
Another role of the importance of English is expanding an international network. No doubt
that someone who has foreign language skill will be able to socialize and communicate
properly in the entire world.
To conclude, one of the main reason why poeple must learn English in daily life due
to English is important equipment to possess a job. In this era, many people are jobless
eventhough they have a degree. It is because they do not have a soft skill.

English in the Globalization Era

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 Nowdays English is no longer a very unusual thing, but English has become the norm
especially in the era of globalization. Able to speak well and fluently English no longer be an
added value, but it has become demands or needs for every people in today’s era of
globalization. This is because English language influence in almost all aspects in life.
English not only as an academic requirement for mastery is limited in aspects of language
knowledge, but also as a language of science and technology. It means that English is used to
communicate and intract in science and technology. Seeming that most of the utilizing terms
of English, and even a variety of documents and technical guidelines for the use and
improvement of a device that speaks English. According to the research that have been noted
by Maurais and Morris (2003), the field of science and technology also rely on the English
language. From one billion documents on the website in 1999s, amounting to 86,5 % used in
English.
English also used to cooperate in the world of business with entrepreneurs from
various countries. Job opportunities for someone who mastered the English language is wide
open to welcome work in companies or private organizations or government agencies, also be
able to get a good position in that company or institution. It is complicated for someone to
gain the considerable job without skill of English. In an increasingly globalized business
world, a number of local companies including the Indonesian company has entered into the
world trade and use English as the main communication tool, and at the height of
international companies that enters to the local trade due to the use of English language of
business which became increasingly perceived as a necessity.
English will become an international lingua franca for at least the next fifty years and no
single language will occupy the monopolistic position in the twenty first century (Graddol,
1997).

As an international lingua franca, English not only called as a medium of global

communication, but also plays in more important role in education, business, diplomacy,
technology, commerce, industry, banking, computing, medicine, aviation, engineering,
cultures, social instructions, even in all aspects of life.
Looking at the fact, the capability of English will become the contributing factor of success in
academic and job. Therefore, in this era of globalization it is important to learn or speak
English or other foreign languages. Most people believe that the era of globalization is very
important to master at least English or other foreign languages. Another claim that if without
mastery of English language is good, a country will not advance.

PART III

CONCLUSION

Language is a communication device that is most crucial, and now English language
has been dominated all aspects in terms of communicaton. Almost all electronic devices use
English. Most countries in Asia also use English as a medium of instruction and make
English as a second language after their national language. English is a global ‘Lingua
Franca’ that most often used by the world. In the other hand, English has become an universal

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language that is used in the world of technology, education, business, trade, and so forth. That
is why English language is important to be studied and mastered in order to be able to
compete and face the globalization era.

REFERENCE
https://rukyalaini.wordpress.com/2014/09/11/the-importance-of-english-in-the-globalization-
era/
Caine, T. M. 2008. Do you Speak Global?: The Spread of English and the Implication for
English Language Teaching. Canadian Journal for New Scholars in Education, Vol. 1, Issue 1.
Crystal, D. 1997. English as a Global Language. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Fairclough, N. 1989. Language and Power. London: Longman.
Graddol, D. 1997. The Future of English? London: The British Council.
Maurais, J. and Morris, M. A. 2003. Language in a Globalising World. Cambridge:
Cambridge University Press.

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APPENDIX
Appendix
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Equipment Play Nowdays Learned
Engineering Use From one Rich
Computing Action On the leave Important
Banking Communication One of Skill
Electronic Job Qualities