Report on Seminar Pendidikan Serantau Ke-4

Title: The application of game technique to develop English language skills of Indonesia labor (TKI) in Riau province

Presenter : Erni S.

Session: 3C5

Date/ Day: 20/5/2009, Wednesday

Time: 9.50am-10.10am

Venue: Sri Meranti

Chairman: Pn Hamidah Yamat

Note taker: Lim Siew Yee

Main points:

1. To develop Indonesian labors’ English language skill through ’game technique’

2. Too see whether the application of game technique can increase the workers ability on vocabulary, language function and skill of communication for daily activities.

3. Results are gained through written and oral tests. Problems are identified due to the fact that the characteristics of the samples are varied.

4. As for the conclusion, game technique does increase the level of English language skills among workers

Discussion:

1. English that is taught in the program is too formal. Workers should be exposed to communication skills in daily life.

2. Workers should also be exposed to practical training such as training in household activities besides mastering the skills in English language.