CHAPTER 1
A.
BACKGROUND
English is, in fact, the most widely used language in
the world. It is the mother tongue for more than 400 million people. It is the
main commercial language for no fewer than 1.300 million people, with further
100 million or so coming into regular contact with it. Everyday of the week
millions and millions of people, right around the world are using English, at
work and their social lives.
English is a language that is
very important in the international world. English is used as a medium of
communication with others from different countries. The second reason, people
will easily access the world of information and technology With the
introduction of English in primary schools so students will know and learn the
language early. Therefore they will have a better knowledge base before
proceeding to a higher level of education
One way the government in
improving students' skills in English language is to introduce English earlier,
starting from elementary school. In its development program is facing problemS
both from school and teachers. Prior to the curriculum in force in the National
Education in 1994, LPTK directed to produce for high school teachers.
Therefore, in this occasion
the author will explain the importance of English in primary schools and issues
relating to the teaching of English in primary schools and how they carry out
teaching English in elementary school.
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