By:

1. Gihon Nakata Silaen (F1A021018)

2. Sivi Hersiana (F1A021038)

3. Aisa Juniarti (F1A021008)

4. Mutiara Pratiwi (F1A021014)

5. Mazdalifah Khairat Nst (F1A021036)

6. Amirah Zahra (F1A021020)

7. Mayang Lestari (F1A021026)

8. Rizki Ikhwan (F1A021070)

ACTIVITY 7

1. In what ways are the difficulties experienced by students in Spain similar to those in your country?

Conclusion of the Answer:

    Difficulties in speaking English experienced by several countries are the same. Start from pronunciation, too concern about the grammar and embarrassed when speak in English, the meaning and writing is different so it is often difficult to understand.

2. The school Director says that English is a requirement for practically any job in Spain. Is this true in your country? If so, how long has this been the case?

Conclusion of the Answer:

    In my country, English is sometimes a requirement in several jobs in Indonesia such as journalists, tourism, multinational companies, translators, public relations and many more, but there are also some jobs in Indonesia that do not really require English as a guide for a job. Such as farmers, fishermen, and others. They rely more on skills than the ability to speak English. However, English is not widely spoken and the number of Indonesians who can speak English is still very low. This means that the use of English in Indonesia is still limited to certain events and circles, and tends to be only for legality. 

3. Do you agree with Nuria when she says that the key to fluency is thinking in English? If so, what can students do to help themselves develop the habit of thinking in English?

Conclusion of the Answer:

    Yes, we agree. Although nowadays mastery of English is commonplace among Indonesian people, in reality not everyone can master this foreign language easily. Many need to take certain courses or training to improve their English language skills. In fact, there are actually many simpler but effective ways to improve the ability of English-speaking students that can be taken, including the practice of speaking English, reading English text, writing English subtitles, watching English films with Indonesian subtitles and many more.

    By thinking in English first, you won't have to translate—which will help you become more fluent in English. When you think in English (without translating), this also helps you internalize the language.

    As for the way we can think in English, simply, we can achieve it by often to interacting with English itself, until we become familiar with it and when we find a problem that has been discussed in English language during our learning, we will directly connected to the discussion and the sentence that used in English. At that time, we are thinking in English.

4. To what extent do you agree with Giulio when he says that making mistakes is a way to improve your English? How do you feel if you make mistakes when you are speaking English?

Conclusion of the Answer:

    Making mistakes is a natural part of learning English and they are only bad if you allow them to be – and if you don't learn by them. It doesn't matter if your vocabulary is limited. It doesn't matter if your pronunciation isn't flawless. And it certainly doesn't matter if your grammar isn't perfect. Mistakes helps us understand that our biggest enemy can be ourselves. We learn to reflect on our own mistakes. By overcoming our shortcomings, we become stronger people as we come to know our own strengths and weaknesses. It wouldn't be as easy for us to understand ourselves without the mistakes we have made.

    The best way you can do probably is to get used to watching something that makes English improve, always asking about the correct English vocabulary, socializing with many people about English and spend time learning English.

5. Do you agree with Beatriz when she says that you have to ‘jump’ (get over) the embarrassment you feel when you are speaking English? If so, what is the best way to do this?

Conclusion of the Answer:

    Again, totally agree. In fact, I feel that it is an important part of learning and mastering a new language, including English. If you are still embarrassed to speak English, it will still take a long time to progress. The best way to do this is: do it as soon as possible, don't delay or procrastinated it, ignore people's negative judgment about your bad pronunciation and make sure if you really want to learn English. Hopefully that’s gonna work.

6. The film consisted of 3 conversations (the director, the learner, the teacher). Why do you think the film makers interviewed people in these roles?

Conclusion of the Answer:

    To know how the point of view of each role involved in learning so that there is no bias. And each answer from each role has a different experience and learning.

7. What other questions do you think the film should have asked?

Conclusion of the Answer:

    An interesting question might be: How do they feel while learning a foreign language, including learning English? Because they are already required in learning English from the start.

8. What did you find most interesting or surprising about the video?

Conclusion of the Answer:

    That Spain is required to learn English at the age of 6 years, it is quite surprising information.

 ACTIVITY 8

1. Is learning English compulsory in schools in your country?

2.    How important is English for job-seekers in your country?

    Currently, the ability to speak English is a plus in the world of work. In Indonesia itself, many people are needed who have good English skills. mastering English can communicate with many people from various countries because English is an international language. Having English language skills can also increase opportunities for career development, increase confidence during presentations, chat with foreigners and others, and also provide greater job opportunities so that it can make business trips easier.

3.    What aspects of learning English are difficult for students in your country?

    Diverse Pronunciation and Dialect of Languages, Explosive English Vocabulary, and Lack of knowledge of grammar usage.

4.    How does the culture or background of people in your country affect their language learning?

    Language doesn't always affect culture. But there are times when culture influences language. Even in everyday actions, most Culture comes before language. For example, in Acehnese society, tools that used to plow fields is called langlai. That thing (negligently) didn't exist again name, but after the object is created and becomes a human habit of plowing the fields with the object, then a name (language) appears to mention it that thing.