Learning English Through Media

Learning English Through Media

  Learning is a process in which an organism changes its behavior as a result of experience. (Gage: 1984). Learning is a necessity that can not be avoided by all. Learning is successful when a person is able to repeat the material they have learned. Language is a vital tool for communication. Any language is a gift, knowledge of more than one language makes us more efficient and skilled in many ways. As most people know, the first language is the mother tongue that we get from birth and the second language is English. English has been considered the first global Lingual Franca. It mean that English as the language of instruction or language of association in a place where there are speakers of different languages. 

   The use of media to enhance learning complement traditional approaches to learning. Using media engaged students, helps retention of students knowledge, motivates interest in the subject matter, and illustrates the relevance of many concepts. Branch said that effective media facilitates the construction and retention of knowledge and skills. Instructional media is intended to enrich the learning experience by using a variety of tangible objects to facilitate performance goals. 

  This essay discusses about: First, excellence in learning English through media. Second, media that can be used in learning English and third why media can enhance learning.