The Importance Of English Language

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English language is not only a universal language, but also influences the different cultures in world-wide; it is also known as the mother tongue and dominant language of inter-connection with the people nationwide (Susanna, 2007). English communication is increasingly important as it has achieved a global status in early 21st century. It is useful to understand, express and convey message clearly as well as interact with third party. Nevertheless, Souriyavongsa, Rany, Mohd Jafre and Leong (2013) found that many fresh graduated students are generally weak in English Language especially for the countries that do not use English as their native language. Lack of confidence in speaking English is the common problem caused by low proficiency of English Language and education syllabus teaching in English should be implemented from primary school to high school to overcome this problem. In fact, the low English language proficiency creates a lack of confidence in speaking English. They will get anxiety and unable to speak fluently when deliver messages in front of the people. According to Joddle (n.d.), lack of confident will make them unable to argue their points in the presentation to large audience. This is because they have limited environment or classroom to practice English as their second language since they are young. Sawid (2005) states that, in many countries, instead of learning a living language, the main prior of English learning was more likely seen as scholarly