CHAPTER
I
INTRODUCTION
This
paper is a research report written as partial fulfillment of the requirement for
acquiring an undergraduate degree in education, majoring on the teaching
English as foreign language. The research concerns with the teaching English at elementary school
in Indonesia with the population from SDN Jinggotan Kembang Jepara. It focuses
on teaching listening comprehension, one of English skills.
1.1
Background of the Study
English
is the first foreign language to be
taught in Indonesia (Ramelan, 1992:2). In recent years, English has become the
most popular language in the world. It is needed to develop sciences,
technology, art, and culture. In addition to, the science of technology and
trade are conveyed using English. Kerfoot, as quoted by Halt (1997:118), states
with confidence that although the hegemony of English in political spheres may
be reduced, English will still hold the key to economic advancement. Consequently,
Indonesian people have to learn English because of the role it plays in the
international communication.
Formally,
the teaching of English as a foreign
language has begun at the secondary level. Considering the importance of
English, it seems to be rather late for several reasons. First, English has
become an urgent need for Indonesian people as a means of communication. They
need English for an international communication???????????????????
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