”The Importance of Mastering English Conquer AEC (Asean Economic Community)"

The formation of ASEAN changed the map of world economic power which previously was centered only on America and China. Through ASEAN many emerging policies and agreements bring about changes to Asian economic growth, and the most talked about to date is the AEC (Asian Economic Community). The idea of ​​the formation of the AEC was planned in 1997 through the summit in Malaysia, at that time the idea emerged because it was based on the desire to create a new region that has prosperity, political stability, and competitive economic growth. Then this idea continued to strengthen until a summit in Bali was held in October 2003 that resulted in an AEC agreement to materialize in 2020. The uncertain economic tide changes that occurred in Europe and America, triggered changes to the implementation of the AEC. The AEC, which was originally planned in 2020, changes after a member agreement, which is accelerated in 2015. The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) is a system that leads to an agreement to integrate the economies between ASEAN countries. From the name is clear that the focus of the AEC is the economic field. Economics has an important role for the progress of a nation, and AEC is the right media to be able to compete with the American, European and Chinese economies. With regard to economic expansion, AEC has planned a favorable new economic map for ASEAN countries with the opening of free trade market. With the opening of free trade, this will minimize the difficulties that have been a barrier to import export activities such as customs regulations. In Indonesia the AEC has been in effect since December 2015, although at the beginning it raised many concerns for some people about the competitiveness of the workforce and the community, but it does not become an obstacle, because AEC is essentially an opportunity for a country to be more productive in its activities economy and for the community or business actors is a moment to introduce the domestic brand to the international world. Without being noticed, much is happening in this country along with the fast-growing globalization. The development of Science and Technology that can not be dammed again and continues to grow rapidly. Being in this Era of Globalization, every nation in demand is able to compete with other nations in various fields. To be able to adapt to an increasingly advanced life order, improvement of human resources should be in priority. As we know by starting in the AEC (ASEAN Economic Community) at the end of 2015, the competition between countries, especially among ASEAN countries will be more dynamic and competitive, not only in the economic field but this free market era demands that we are able to compete in various fields . Mastery Science and technology can determine a nation to survive in this modern era of competition.

The existence of a free market that is in sight requires each individual to prepare a reliable resource, especially in communication. Language is very instrumental to master communication both in the base of technology and interact directly. The use of International Language especially English becomes very important to be able to interact and follow the flow of increasingly advanced global developments. As we know, English dominates all aspects of communication among nations. It can not be denied that English is indispensable at this time, because the English language has been recognized and accepted internationally as an official language universally used in the fields of technology, education, political economy, culture and many other fields. (Zamroni, 2015).

We know almost all the tools and technology now using English. Seeing these conditions, have the ability to speak English will be an added value to compete in the international arena. In the era of the AEC, it is necessary to change the mindset, that English is not learned only for self-development, but is positioned as an important tool in economics, politics and business. Slow but sure individuals from different countries will begin to compete to dominate employment or other areas of business. Asean Economic Community is a form of cooperation between countries in AsiaTenggara whose function for free market and prosperity of Southeast Asian society is an opportunity to develop every nation for the better.

The opening of this free market will certainly provide a great opportunity for Indonesia to increase its existence in the ASEAN region to then pitch into the realm of Global. AEC not only opens trade or service flows but also professionals in various fields. This means that it will create millions of new employment opportunities both professional workforce to lower middle-level workers. Actually, Indonesian skilled workers are superior and able to compete. However, once again Language is still a constraint, because English is used to communicate within the international scope. Investors will definitely choose a country that has the ability to speak English to invest and recruit people who can work in an International environment, even in Indonesia has many companies that recruit employees with English mastery qualifications.

 Back to English is a major need to compete in the world of work. The Indonesian nation will compete with ASEAN countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, FIliiphina, Thailand and others where the countries have made English as the second language that must be mastered. Not to mention Indonesia must compete with European countries that already have a very advanced civilization. It is important to master a foreign language not only for the world of work, but in all aspects of life. On the technological aspects, as we know the world of technology increasingly sophisticated with the emergence of gadgets from computers to smartphones using English in it its use.

The concept of thinking we have so far seems too narrow in addressing the meaning of learning English is only done as a learning activity in school to get the value of passing standards (exam). We do not know exactly how much benefit from mastering the foreign language which is the international language for business, sports, academic, science and technology and other fields. So reasonable if some people are lazy to learn and consider the English language as a scourge for most students in Indonesia. To stimulate interest in learning English course we must know in advance the benefits obtained after proficient and how the English language has become a mandatory requirement for all circles in this era of globalization. It is time, this AEC momentum, Indonesia strengthen its existence in the international sphere and it is time this nation is known as a country that majority of people understand, understand and can speak english. In the era of globalization the world progresses and opens opportunities to expand the scope between countries. Only people with foreign language skills can take this golden opportunity. Foreign languages ​​have an important role especially in the world of career. The world of work will give high appreciation to people who have good English skills. To be able to join a multinational / foreign company, English is the main requirement. (Jefrey,2015)

It is important for young people to improve their competency especially in English. Given the ability of English to be very crucial in the era of global competition is supported this technological progress. English language proficiency is closely related to the economic competition of improving the quality of human resources is the key to successfully face the free market in the AEC era. English becomes the main communication tool to win the Global competition.

In relation to the ASEAN Economic Community, youth will develop their own potential. Some of the youth should develop is the mastery of foreign languages, especially English which has become an international language. Why need foreign language mastery? Because the ASEAN Economic Community will occur such a free market that occurred in the region of countries in Southeast Asia incorporated in the ASEAN Community. This free market means that all goods and services in these Southeast Asian countries are free in and out of other countries in Southeast Asia. The mission is that Indonesian workers are free to enter other countries in Southeast Asia, as well as other Southeast Asian countries free entry into Indonesia. So it is clear that youth need to master a foreign language, in order to compete with foreign nationals. With good language skills they will be able to communicate with foreign citizens well, so that a business can run smoothly and certainly can compete with other countries.

Seeing the rigors of competition in the ASEAN Free Market, the mastery of English is absolute. Currently, several national and international companies have applied English proficiency both oral and written as one of the requirements when recruiting new employees. It is unfortunate that many multinational companies will operate in Indonesia, but employ more workers from outside Indonesia because of the Indonesian English language communication skillsless. Therefore, the policy must be appropriate, the government continues seeks through the relevant ministries to improve this capacity.

During the Asean Economic Community (AEC), Indonesia has the human resources that have the opportunity as well as the challenge to survive and compete in the fast-paced era of the AEC. Human resources are key to winning global competition. Domestic professionals compete with foreign workers andcausing intense economic competition. This condition causes it to existurgency to the ability to communicate in English. Every professional individual is required to have good English language skills, to master communication in the AEC free market. The ability to communicate becomes very important in this AEC era. Increased English competence needs to be done on a regular basis sustainability through non-formal education institutions while remaining side by side with the implementation of formal education. The Indonesian language which became the first language and national unifier needs to be balanced with English as the unifying language in the international world. It is necessary to improve the ability of economic and business sector. A worker must invest capital of human resources optimally when having sufficient wealth. The ability to communicate in English has an important role. The readiness of human resources (HR) is the main factor in facing the era of free market. In the era of free market later, not only capital that can run across national borders. Many workers from a country will experience the same thing. Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and other ASEAN countries are key rivals due to language factors. So for the local workforce it has to be prepare yourself with active English skills. That in the era of competition and the global economy, the ability to speak English is absolutely necessary to work. This indicates and reinforces that English skills must be owned to compete in the AEC free market. But the reality is that in Indonesia, many observers feel that Indonesia is still not ready to face the AEC because it still has not felt enough capability in ASEAN and International level.

From UNESCO data estimates the total population of all ASEAN members in 2035 reached 741.2 million people. This can be a great opportunity in the achievement of a large market.Indonesia with the largest population of 235.5 million people, should be the country with the greatest revenue. Because if properly processed human resources, then Indonesia quickly become a developed country. A worker can increase income per capita through formal education.

Indonesia, which has the largest population in Southeast Asia, is expected to become a market share in its own country. A good and continuously directed human resource management can contribute greatly to the improvement of the national economy. One of the success factors of human resource management is quality equity. Needless to say, the unequal distribution of the population, where the population of Java Island is much larger than in other large and small islands is still a constraint that needs to be addressed immediately.

The use of other English language occurs in social contact, education and even in export-import activities in the era of MEA. In the era of MEA, Indonesia certainly expected to reap the benefits. First, the implementation of the MEA has the potential to make Indonesia as a supplier of energy and raw materials for industrilasasi in the ASEAN region due to the benefits derived from natural resource wealth. Second, the implementation of AEC expands the market share of Indonesia to the international level. This ASEAN single market opens up a stream of goods, services, investment, and an educated workforce. Third, the implementation of the AEC will encourage the entry of investment into Indonesia from within and outside ASEAN The establishment of a single market effective from January 2016 allows one country to sell goods and services easily to countries that agree in the AEC, so the competition will be more stringent. AEC not only opens the flow of trade in goods or services, but also the professional labor market, such as doctors, lawyers and accountants. In addition, AEC also opens free-flow investment and free capital flows in the region which is the third largest economic power after Japan and China, which to all these require the skills and hard skills as well as soft skills that are based on the mastery of foreign languages, especially English language that has been into a Global language.

Whether it's politics, economics, or art and culture. English has invaded all sectors and dominated pop culture society, even the majority of the content of the World Wide Web (www) is written in English.

Thus, it is necessary to realize the importance of English education for us, the people of Indonesia, for the future and career stock that will or is being undertaken. Now, global competition in Indonesia is getting tougher. With the employment of foreign workers, our population should try harder to compete with the expats. Later, foreign companies investing in Indonesia are growing, and of course they are opening up opportunities to work in their companies, especially to English-speaking people.

In a lighter perspective, we can see the development of the role of English in the pop culture society of young Indonesians. The music industry, print and broadcast media, as well as the entertainment industry has now begun to be filled by English content. When we open a magazine, or turn on TV, English text is printed on some pages of magazines or in the subtitles we watch. The film that entered cinema, the majority of the film is outside the English language, although there are also many film production of the nation's children that aired in theaters.

The education industry is also aware of the importance of the role of English in Indonesia. International School began to find many in every area of ​​Jakarta, and in several other big cities. The English curriculum in the national school has also been developed and / or updated annually to suit the needs of the current community. English courses from different parts of the world, or even local ones are found in every city. With a variety of different course rates, learning English is available to every public.

It is undeniable that the role of English, especially in Asian countries will continue to evolve over time. And so in Indonesia, English will still play an important role in our daily life. Am Because English is a universally accepted language. English also has an important role in the academic aspect, for example in university level education in some subjects requires the use of foreign language literature, especially English. In this case the mastery of English is very important because not only translate but also understand.. As we know also that young people in Indonesia are competing to get LPDP scholarships that are in the government provide for S2 degree outside the country that gives a condition to the prospective scholarship recipients that someone is able to master the inggriss in proven by having an official certificate from TOEFL or IELTS test, this will of course be a new challenge for us to continue to develop the language skills we have to achieve the maximum achievement in the field of education and even career. Again and again, English is needed to support various aspects.

            Last is the English Communication Ability that must be continuously tackled for youth or people who want to succeed and conquer the world of education and career in the future in the Era of Globalization. A reliable resource is someone who is capable of mastering technology that is in harmony with English language skills in his possession, so that someone can use it in the face of the demands of a global world filled with competitive competition. In this case the role of English is needed both in mastering communications technology and in interact directly, especially with the presence of Internet media that would not force people to learn English. As a means of global communication, English must be mastered actively both oral and written. It is not impossible that rapid technological developments require us to be more proactive in responding to global information flows as assets in meeting the needs of the market. As the language of the English world is not just as an academic need because its mastery is limited to aspects of language knowledge but as a medium of global communication.

In an increasingly globalized business world, more and more Indonesian local companies are entering the world market, and more and more international companies are entering the local market, the use of English as the language of "business" is increasingly perceived as a necessity. In addition, it is evident from cases where negotiations often fail because of misunderstandings with potential foreign partners, work is delayed due to stuttering communications with clients from other countries or job applications in a foreign company being denied due to poor English proficiency and cooperation opportunities international class companies were canceled due to inability to provide English-speaking workers.

To master English well, the teaching and learning process should emphasize the practice aspect (Trial and Error) so that it will be actively involved in giving opinions / ideas freely according to the real condition. Basically mastery of English language consists of listening, writing, speaking and reading. With good English skills, there will be plenty of opportunities to get good work especially in multinational companies that require good English skills, to expand the international community because English is an international language and generally useful to be able to compete in globalization era.

Public speaking  for some people is not easy to do. But the fact is, it's not a very hard thing to learn. During this time, Various reasons people will avoid not to speak in public, because it faces many people with various characters. And that can sometimes be difficult. The obstacles can start from the self who feel nervous, not confident, feel judged by the audience, fear that what is delivered is not beneficial to the audience, stuttering while talking so that the sentence is heard vague and not understood by the audience.

Whereas anyone has the right to speak in public without exception. Especially in this era, being able to speak in public well and correctly, has become part of one's lifestyle. It is time for everyone who wants to improve the quality of life, improve careers, achieve higher success, public speaking skills.

Public Speaking ability is often seen as an inherent talent in a person, whereas in fact public speaking is a skill that can be trained, practiced, to give benefits in accordance with the needs of the audience, among others: to convey information, motivate, persuade and influence others, mutual understanding and agreement, increase sales of products / business profits and share knowledge possessed by someone and can be used as a promising career choice.

Public Speaking is very important for us who want to succeed. Public Speaking is not just for presentation. Public speaking will help us facilitate relationships and communication with others. As we know, communication skills are one of the most important aspects in everyday life including career.

Given the importance of English and public speaking skills and the benefits of the ability of both, we established English For Us where friends will get two benefits at once. Besides being equipped with good English skills, participants will also be provided with good public speaking techniques such as how to overcome nervousness, variations of voice, body language and deliver speech based on its purpose such as to inform something, entice and entertain the audience. How to learn more how they can pour the idea of ​​writing English essay, and then presented. Of course also equipped with grammar, vocabulary, communication and writing skills are adequate.