English as a Classroom Language: A Study of Implementation in Grade XII AKL at SMK Palebon Semarang

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the use of English as a classroom language in grade XII AKL at SMK Palebon Semarang. The background of this study is the importance of English as a classroom language as a medium of communication in teaching and learning activities. This study used qualitative methods with data collection through a questionaire of grade XII AKL students at SMK Palebon Semarang. This study shows that the use of English as the medium of instruction in the classroom has been successfully implemented through the teacher's ability to adapt to the students' English proficiency. The combination of Indonesian facilitates students' implementation, making the implementation approach engaging and enabling them to understand the classroom language provided by the teacher. The survey found that students still need assistance from translators, as they still struggle to understand English in classroom language. Assistance from translators can motivate students and build confidence, thus facilitating student struggles. The contribution of this study lies in how the use of English and Indonesian in teaching and learning activities, with bilingualism, can motivate and improve students' communication skills in the classroom. Adaptive skills from teachers who can adapt can facilitate students' implementation of classroom language.