Journal Compound : Improving the Quality of English Education
Vol. 9 No. 1 (2021): Journal Compound

THE NEEDS OF YOUNG LEARNERS FOR DEVELOPING E-BOOK FOR TEACHING ENGLISH-SPEAKING SKILLS

Ruth Nova Mandaria (Universitas Palangka Raya)
Elanneri Karani (Universitas Palangka Raya)
Joni Bungai (Universitas Palangka Raya)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2021

Abstract

Speaking English is one of the most significant communication skills that one is required in digital era of the 21th century. Therefore, it is necessary to develop speaking skill earlier for young learners who learn English at elementary school. This article reports a survey to explore the needs of young learners at elementary schools who learn English in digital era. The research subjects were four teachers of English and 258 students of the fourth grade at elementary schools in Palangka Raya. The research instruments are developed in the form of an interview guide and a questionnaire using google form for collecting data concerning the needs of young learners in learning English. Percentage and qualitative description are employed to expose the survey outcomes. The results are used the basis later for designing and developing an e-book of English (based on local content) for young learners who are learning English at elementary schools in Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JCP

Publisher

Subject

Arts Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

The Journal COMPOUND publishes articles reflecting contemporary issues in English education, linguistics, and Culture, encourages original points of view, fostering research that supports teaching, fostering creativity in curriculum design, and engaging our students in work-related ...