It’s undeniable that, along with technological advancements and global interconnectedness, cross-cultural communication is becoming increasingly important. In this context, English is not only a communication tool, but also a key to accessing information and expanding career opportunities. Mastering it will make you appear more professional to your superiors and even recruiters when you’re looking for a job, which will be a plus.
But did you know? Many Generation Z are reluctant to learn English, besides they think that it is not important, it is also caused by several factors such as monotonous learning methods, difficulties in learning English and difficulty memorizing a large vocabulary, the challenge of pronunciation that is not spelled correctly, this often happens to me, complex grammar (especially tenses), certain accents, lack of consistent practice and environmental influences such as, lack of motivation and fear of sneers such as, “oh, even Indonesians pretend to speak English” or “still complicated pretending to speak English” this will make Generation Z even more lazy to learn English because Generation Z is vulnerable to stress and pressure that affects self-confidence in communicating using English. English is very useful for job hunting, many companies, especially companies that operate internationally, use English as a mandatory requirement, not only for work, English is also useful in education such as exchange opportunities, study abroad opportunities if you want to continue your education to a prestigious university abroad, a high English score is often the main requirement for registration, and for traveling when you travel abroad, English is a common language used in many airports, hotels, and tourist attractions. Mastering this language will make your trip smoother and more enjoyable. There are so many benefits, right? Generation Z can utilize digital media, Generation Z can use social media to learn English through content from various influencers and other educational accounts or can also use various paid or non-paid language learning applications. However, not all Generation Z are reluctant to learn English. In fact, some experts say that Generation Z is more proficient in English due to global exposure through technology and pop culture, and considers English as an important communication tool for accessing global information and career opportunities. However, this habit also poses challenges, such as the potential for dependence on English which can influence regional languages and the risk of only mastering English passively without adequate active communication skills.
