1 Abstract By Daviq Rizal, M.Pd.

Interaction involves not only the expression of one's own ideas but also the comprehension of those of others. One listens to others and the others respond either directly or indirectly. Participants interpret meanings through this interaction in a context, physical or experiential with nonverbal cues beyond the verbal. The English subjects in IAIN Walisongo Semarang needs to be placed within this competence-based perspective or theory which means that we need a clear definition regarding what is meant by language competence. This is necessary because the main goal of English education is communication itself, that is, to enable learners to use English as a means of communication. Communication in its broad sense covers a wide range of language use: from the use of language as something to accompany action (the most spoken language) up to the use of language as representation (the most written language).