Technology Era, Global English, CLIL: Influence and its Impact on English Teaching for Young Learners in Indonesia

Abstract

The field of English teaching is a complex domain. The issues of English in the world affect all aspects. These issues are related to the emergence of technology, the existence of English as a global language, and the introduction of CLIL. The practice of teaching English especially for young learners cannot be separated from those issues. The English teaching practices discussed in the article cover aspects of instruction ranging from the level of language knowledge (such as grammar and vocabulary) to the comprehension of language proficiency (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). This article discusses how these issues have a good effect on the macro or micro level in the field of English language teaching. The method used in this study was a qualitative descriptive. The data collection technique was conducted by using literature review and observation. Macro level was related to the influence of technology on the teaching policy of English in the world and a country. Meanwhile, the micro level discusses the use of technology in teaching and learning activities in the classroom. In addition, this article will also discuss the extent to which issues affect the English class in Indonesia and how they are followed up.