THE USE OF ENGLISH IN THE ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY (AEC)

AEC ; Ability; English

Abstract

English has an important role in communication between countries. English has had a tremendous influence on the use of languages ​​in the world. This can be seen from the number of speakers. In other words, almost a portion of the world's population uses English in certain contexts such as business, marketing, school, or purposes that require English as a communication tool. This type of research is a literature study that is a series of activities related to methods of collecting library data, reading and taking notes, and processing research materials. Through language, communication can be developed well. So cooperation in the fields of education, culture, politics, and economics. The use of English in the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) is by the English language proficiency index in each country. Communication is built using English. English is the official language used in the ASEAN Economic Community(AEC). This makes an important point for the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) to be able to speak English. Based on data from the English Proficiency Index results from 2022 and 2023, there was an increase in points. This means that English language skills are very much needed in the academic and professional world. Mastering English does not mean forgetting your mother tongue or the country's official language, however, the ability to speak English can be a mediator in every event, as well as communication between countries both regionally and internationally. English proficiency continues to increase slowly, this shows that people are starting to care about it