The Positivity of Utilizing the Classroom Interaction Strategy in English Language Learning

Abstract

Interaction is becoming more important in English learning. It is in relation with the need of the ability of the students to communicate in English. Success or failure in classroom language learning typically has something, if not absolutely everything, to do with the nature of interaction that takes place during lessons. Language learning is the result of opportunities for meaningful interaction with others in the target language. Learning to interact in English means learning to communicate in English. Interaction is an important aspect in language learning because it is what people do in daily lives. This research aimed to describe and interpret the meanings of classroom interaction. The instructor interacted with individual students by accepting feeling, praising or encouraging, accepting or using ideas of the student, asking questions, lecturing, giving directions, reminding noisy students, and helping the student's work. In relation to the English lesson, the students interacted with their friends by talking about the activity asked by the teacher, discussing the teacher's questions, and asking about difficult words or expressions.