English in Indonesia is generally taught as a foreign language. The term 'foreign language' in the field of language teaching is different from the 'second language'. Foreign language is a language that is not used as a communication tool in a particular country where the language is taught. While second language is a language that is not the primary language but became one of the languages used in general in a country.
For example, English in Singapore is a second language. Mass media, communication, and conversation in the country often use the English language.While foreign languages are usually taught as one subject in the school with the goal of communicating as well as master four basic language skills (listening, reading, writing, speaking) in that language within certain limits.
In Indonesia, the policy of teaching English as a foreign language change over time and change of policies that most influence economic and political.
For more details, let us learn the history of English in Indonesia .
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