English Independent Study

In this information era, the skill to speak English as the most used international language is essential. Non-English speaking people are struggling to learn English and are continuously looking for methods to improve their skill. Independent study provides one of the most effective ways in learning, maintaining and improving the skills of speaking, writing, reading and listening in English. This book presents an overview on how the spirit of independent study in one of the leading university in Indonesia is created, maintained and supported. It presents the reasoning, management and provision of an English Independent study center as well as the students’ utilization of the facility. This book illustrates how the spirit of lifelong English independent study is cultivated and nurtured effectively. The analysis should be of a great use for all English learners, and especially for English teachers and English learning institution management, or anyone else who share the spirit of English lifelong independent study and are making necessary efforts to do it.

Nina Inayati, B.Ed. studied English Education at the State University of Malang, Indonesia, and is currently a Master of Education student in the University of Adelaide, Australia. She is a faculty member of the English Department of the University of Muhammadiyah Malang and the Vocational Education of Brawijaya University,Indonesia.