English Vs. Local Language

This is such a debatable issue either the school should introduce English first to students or native languages. Some claim that learning English first gains more benefit than learning the native language. In contrast, some believe that mother tongue should be prioritized. This essay, however, is mainly concerned about that learning English essential but keeping the local language preserved is also fundamental. This also offers realistic efforts to make the local language in use under the threat of dominant language.

Numerous online learning resources available in English. This is because one of the purposes of the material productions aim not only to help learners explore and expand their knowledge, but also to gain wider worldwide readers. If the students, regardless their nationalities, are interested in studying marine lives such as the shark species, they can learn them effectively by taking advantages of various videos in National Geographics for kids channels. Therefore, introducing English at school is beneficial. The following link might also help us to generate ideas in what ways being bilingual would be advantageous to students BBC NEWS | UK | Education | Bilingual classes 'raise results'. 

However, maintaining local languages is also fundamental. This is because the use of local language can increase a sense of belonging to where we are rooted. When we use the same language, Madurese or Javanese for instance, depending on who our interlocutor is, can promote a shared-personal identity. A simple action that can be taken to get the local language survived can start from the smaller scope of society, family. It means that everyone is strongly encouraged to use the mother tongue as a main tool of communication while having dinner together for instance. Parents should pass it to their children because they would be the role model of how the local language can be maintained. 

In brief, teaching English to students at school is important considering a wide range of academic resources to support their academic performance and entertaining purposes. On the one hand, preserving the native language is also fundamental as family plays a significant role to do so. The evidence shows how important it is to help children grow bilingually. Government can support the latter issue by introducing policies and supporting fund for the school authorities to include it in the curriculum. 

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