A foreign
language
is a
language
which is not spoken in the native country of the person referred to.
Instead
, learning a foreign
language
is an effective
way
for students to know more about the larger world. It is argued that students should not be forced into learning foreign languages
such
as English. It seems that it is no more plausible than giving students the freedom in learning a new
language
and relevance of future career.
First
, it doesn’t need to force students to learn foreign languages because it is about their process. The word 'forced' is the hindrance because the students have their own
skill
and fashion while learning a new
language
needs
skill
and fashion.
the students have no
skill
and motivation in them, it will be trouble in learning a foreign
language
. But, the teacher feels that learning foreign languages
such
as English will be of advantage to the students and so advises them to learn English.
Similarly
, as some little youngsters don't prefer to eat vegetables, their tutor feels that it is furthering their potential
benefit
thus
demands that they eat them. They might
don’t
understand the purpose or the
benefit
of its
language
before, they haven’t tried leaning it. Based on Learning Disabilities and Foreign
Language
Learning book, Schwartz (1997) explains, for the
student
unencumbered
a learning disability, foreign
language
study
is indeed an enriching and rewarding experience. For the learning disabled
student
,
however
, it can be an unbelievably stressful and humiliating experience, the opposite of what is intended. It means that the teachers should look for the best
way
such
as teaching a foreign
language
through media and tell the
benefit
of learning its
language
then
the students get their motivation to
study
more.
Second
, the students aren't forced to learn foreign languages
such
as English because it has become a necessity in today's world. It has been accepted as a required universal
such
as research sources and other literatures. Being multilingual enhances the students’ future career perspectives and education by opening the door of other Nations for them and offering better education and employment opportunities
such
as Germany. They provide free education facilities to some students who are possessing certified learning skills in the German
language
.
Moreover
, attaining a good job is the ultimate purpose of every
student
and many international companies prefer speakers of multiple languages over monolinguals as employees.
Therefore
, learning foreign languages gives ample benefits to students.
Third
, it seems not to be a good
way
when the statement above has an impact on the abolition of the English lesson against Junior and Senior High School in Indonesia. When IGI (Ikatan Guru Indonesia) had a discussion towards the elimination of English lessons, it’s the same as why they
don’t
eliminate other subjects
such
as science, math, chemical, etc.
the
language
is an aid to learn something. But every subject has its own purposes, including English. It doesn’t mean that the students are totally not be required anymore to learn the
it is about how the institution or the teachers have their own
way
to make the students
don’t
feel that they are forced to learn that
language
.
Therefore
, even though learning a foreign
language
has many benefits, I believe that some school should not force students but encourage them to learn another
language
because of those aforementioned drawbacks.
In general, the students
don’t
need to be forced, but they need motivation to learn foreign languages by explaining the prosperity of its
language
.
the
student
the independence of learning a
language
is a brilliant idea to increase their
skill
.
Masciantonio
(1977) explains that foreign
language
study
is an area where children not accustomed to achievement in school are able to excel. The resulting
benefit
to self-image, self-esteem and satisfaction with school experience are enormous. Evidence from several
show
language
students have a significantly higher self-concept than does non-
language
students.