I CAN SPEAK: LOCAL GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC TO SPEAK ENGLISH

Abstract

In enhancing the intelligence and knowledge of the community, Diskominfo Wonosobo plays a role in public services in the field of Public Information and Communication. Radio is an ideal learning tool for those with limited access to information. Diskominfo Wonosobo collaborates with educational institutions to produce the radio broadcast program “I Can Speak,” aired by Radio Pesona FM Wonosobo, to learn to speak English. This research aims to identify how Radio Pesona FM, as a local public radio station under Diskominfo Wonosobo, runs the collaboration program. The urgency of the research is to provide insight into how learning communication practices in the context of radio broadcasts in Wonosobo. The research location was chosen due to the originality of the phenomenon and good access to data sources, using participatory observation techniques, focus group discussions and in-depth interviews. Twelve informants were selected by purposive sampling, consisting of listeners, broadcasters, academics and radio management. The research identified that I Can Speak is a platform for students to practice their English speaking and public speaking skills. I Can Speak is also a representative of the local government in serving the community by developing human resources through improving English language proficiency