Redefining English as An International Language By Ardhy Supraba

A.    Introduction

The reason why I chose that statement is because I want to know more the distinctions of English in some sense is being used as an international language especially in global and local sense.

In explaining the use of English as an international language, one of the important characteristics of English as an international language is that English is used to communicate in global and local language. Hence, when English is being used in global language, so English is used across borders. Meanwhile when English is being used in local language, then English is used within a country. McKay (2002: 38, 1^st paragraph)

Thus, this paper is going to focus on the distinctions of English as an international language in global and local sense.

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Defining an International Language By Andi Sudarmin

A. Introduction

The reason why I choose that statement because I want to know why English can be an international language in both a global and a local sense.

For some, an international language is equated with a language that has a large number of native speakers. in this sense, Mandarin, English, Spanish, Hindi, and Arabic, the five most widely spoken mother tongues in the world today, might be considered international languages. however, unless such languages are spoken by a large number of native speakers of other languages, the language cannot serve as a language of wider communication. it is in this sense, as a language of wider communication, that English is the international language par excelence. And in many instances it is a language of wider communication both among individuals from different countries and between individuals from one country. In this way, English is an international language in both a global and a local sense. Sandra Lee McKay (2002:5. 1^st paragraph)

From the statement above the writer interested to focus on the spread of English to the countries that make English as an international language and it achieves global status.

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THE ROLE OF CULTURE IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS AN INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE by Ardhy Supraba

INTRODUCTION

Dealing with the spread of English as an international language, teaching English cannot be separated from culture. Even the culture holds important part in language teaching. Without having good knowledge about culture, English teachers will get difficulties in teaching English as an international language, since culture plays important role in teaching English as an international language. Therefore, my topic is the role of culture in teaching English as an international language. Thus, my thesis statement is the important role of culture in teaching English as an International Language.

DISCUSSION

Chapter 1 discusses about the expansion of English as an international language. A language to be international means that the language has developed to where it is “no longer linked to a single culture or nation but serves both global and local needs as a language of wider communication.” This chapter also examines English has spread as quickly and widely as it has, pointing out that it was due not only to complex historical, geographical, political, and economic factors, but also to migration patterns. The last, this chapter briefly deals with the negative aspects of this spread of English and several factors that could in the future hinder the language’s spread. Furthermore, for the next explanation about this chapter, we move on to an investigation of how English is used by bilingual speakers. It will be discussed in chapter 2.

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Summary: Teaching English as an International Language: Rethinking Goals and Perspectives by Sandra Lee McKay

While the last two decades has seen a plethora of books dealing with the teaching of English as a foreign or second language, there have been very few books written on teaching English as an international language. This topic is both the title and subject of a new book by Sandra McKay of San Francisco State University. The main thesis of this work is simple: “the teaching and learning of an international language must be based on an entirely different set of assumptions than the teaching and learning of any other second or foreign language. The purpose of this book is to clarify these assumptions and advocate that they be considered in the design of English as an international language (EIL) teaching methods and materials.” (p. 1) It is intended for “those who teach or will be teaching English to individuals who are learning the language alongside one or more languages they speak to communicate with those from another culture and to participate in a growing global community¹it will also be useful to individuals in English language curriculum and materials development and those involved in English language acquisition research.” (p. 3)

The book is short (150 pages) but covers many topics. It is divided into five chapters. Chapter one, ‘English as an International Language,’ opens with a discussion of what constitutes an international language. McKay notes that contrary to popular perception, an international language is not just a language that has a large number of native speakers. She claims that for a language to be international means that the language has developed to where it is “no longer linked to a single culture or nation but serves both global and local needs as a language of wider communication.” (p. 24) In this chapter, she also examines why English has spread as quickly and widely as it has, pointing out that it was due not only to complex historical, geographical, political, and economic factors, but also to migration patterns, and just plain good luck and timing. McKay also briefly touches on the negative aspects of this spread of English and several factors that could in the future hinder the language’s spread.

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Teaching English as International Language by Using CLT Method by Arman

A.    Introduction

In this world today English language is developed and used worldwide. In line with the development of English speaker in each country, there also some role of English played in the countries. Kachru (1989) in Mc. Kay explained that there are three concentric circles serves in different countries over the world, namely Inner Circle Country, the country is used English as a main language, such as United State, United Kingdom, Australia and etc, Outer Circle Country, the country is used English as second language, such as Singapore, India and etc, and Expanding Circle Country, the country is used English as secondary language or in this case, the country learnt largerly as foreign language. The spreading of English creates English as language spoken by many people and in every International activities. The spreading of English in different countries also brings into different accents and cultures in associating used English. The global require for English has made a big requirment for quality language teaching and language teaching materials and resources. The method used in teaching English should be considered with communicative language and student’s ability. In order that the person whom are taught will enjoy their studying and the teacher who teaches give the instructions only.So, nowdays, teaching and learning English create a methodology in educational area called CLT (Communicative Language Teaching) Method. Therefore, in this synthesize essay I would like to appoint what is CLT  and then explain that its applications in Indonesia. In my conclusion, I  will state the principles of the approach that I called “ Immersion Approach” 

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