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Journal : esteem journal of english study programme

EXPLORING ENGLISH PERSPECTIVES IN A GLOBAL AND DYNAMIC ERA Andika
Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31851/esteem.v8i2.19509

Abstract

In today’s era of globalization and rapid technological progress, English has emerged as a vital competency, particularly among the younger generation. This study investigates the views of recent high school graduates on the significance of English, the driving factors behind their language learning, and its broader impact on their social and educational experiences. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach, data were gathered through in-depth interviews with ten graduates from Lubuk Makmur Village, South Sumatra. The results reveal a shared recognition among participants of English as a key enabler for academic achievement, career development, and global engagement. Rather than being perceived solely as an academic subject, English is regarded as an essential life skill that unlocks international opportunities. Various elements—such as the proliferation of digital technologies, increased access to online learning platforms, and evolving labor market expectations—emerge as strong motivators for English acquisition. Additionally, the study underscores English’s role in enhancing students’ social confidence and shaping their educational trajectories in an interconnected global landscape. These findings point to the urgent need for more inclusive, technology-driven English language instruction that equips students with both linguistic competence and the global literacies required for 21st-century success.
Co-Authors Aditya Ramadhan Agil Murtadlo Agil Yahya Alam, Sahrul Ali Alrafiful Rahman Ana Sofia Aryati Anggraini, Kesi Anisa Purnamasari Anisah, Tiara Nur Ansor Putra Ardiansyah, Andri Arham Arief Darmawan Arman Arman Arrafiq, Ahmad Asrul Br Surbakti, Junita Dalma, Siti Fatima Dany, Waode Mutiara Ariesta Davin Vandello Dwiyanthi Kusuma, Ellysha Elisabeth Winata Endarman Saputra Esther Praja Anggriany Panggabean Fauziah, Nor Hafid, Ridho Agni Hana Ni’matul Izzah Hasilun, Laode Ahmad Nurrabiul Awal Hidayat, Dzaky Hilda Porawati Hilman - Hilmawan Hudaidah Hudaidah I Ketut Mangku Idrus, Idham Irwansyah Ignatius Tarunay, Oliver Indini Indra Gumay Febryano Iryani, Lemi Ismatullah Aripin Iswandaru, Dian Jayawarsa, A.A. Ketut Joshi, Mahesh Chandra Kambali Khoerul Umam, Khoerul Kurahmadan, Hidayat Lunardi, Lidya M. Fadli Mahdayeni Mahdayeni yeni Mahfuza, Nurul Mardiana Purwaningsih MASLIKHAH Mega Fatimah Rosana Melli Agustiani Meor Johari, Meor Muhammed Afique Mochammad Yusuf Moh Ahsan S Mandra Mohammad Salman Muhamad Aslan Muhammad Diwanul Mujahidin Muhammad Irvan Nadia Nispa Nofriadi Norbertus Citra Irawan Novriyenni Nuhun, Ridwan Syah Nurfadillah Nurul OKTADINATA, ALEK Pardede, Akim Manaor Hara Putri Maharani Putri Maisarah, Marisa Putri, Junita Ahira Radityo Putro Handrito Rahma Rahmatika Layyinah Rahmawati Rahmawati Ramdani Rehan RamadhanSyah Risa Marta Yati Rizki Prastyo Rohminatin Salim, Marsya Siskamayanti Sandi Yudha Barri Zaqy Saputra, Dicky Jhonson Sari Yulis Sarmiyati Septiani, Nabila Siti Aisyah Sri Hidayanti Srirahayu, Annizha Gita Sugeng p Harianto Sulita, Indah Sunaniah Syaputri, Zelda Tampubolon, Nobel Kristian Tripandoyo Try Sugiyarto Soeparyanto Umilizah, Nia Violita Rizkiya Wijaya Vira Sasmita Wijaya, Tomy Yuha Ilaiya Zainarti