PREFACE

The 2013 curriculum is designed to welcome the 21st Century learning model. In it there is a
shift in learning from students being informed to students finding out from various learning
sources beyond the boundaries of educators and educational units. The role of English in this
learning model is very central considering that there are more learning resources in English
compared to learning resources in all other languages.
The increasingly flat world with information and communication technology means that
relationships can no longer be limited by national borders. The 2013 curriculum recognizes the
important role of English in conveying ideas beyond Indonesia's borders and in absorbing ideas
from outside that can be used for the benefit of the nation and state. In this way, the formulated
competencies of secondary education graduates can be a reflection of a nation that contributes
actively to world society and civilization.
In line with the above roles, English language learning for Class XII Secondary Education
presented in this book is designed to improve language skills. The presentation uses a text-
based learning approach, both oral and written, by placing English as a vehicle for
communication. Understanding the type, rules and context of a text is emphasized so that it
makes it easier for students to grasp the explicit and implied meaning in a text; also to present
ideas in text form that is easy to understand the meaning of the content and appreciate the
beauty of the choice of word sequences.
As part of the 2013 Curriculum which emphasizes the importance of balancing attitudes,
knowledge and skills, English language skills are required to be formed through continuous
learning. This starts with increasing knowledge competency about the types, rules and context
of a text, followed by competency in the skills of presenting written and oral texts. This
competency is carried out both planned and spontaneously with correct pronunciation and
intonation, and leads to the formation of an attitude of language politeness and an attitude of
respect for the beauty of language.
This book describes the minimum effort that students must make to achieve the expected
competencies. In accordance with the approach used in the 2013 Curriculum, students are
invited to dare to look for other learning resources that are available and spread widely around
them. The teacher's role in increasing and adapting students' absorption capacity to the
availability of activities in this book is very important. Teachers can enrich it with creations in
the form of other appropriate and relevant activities originating from the social and natural
environment.
As a first edition, this book is very open to feedback and will continue to be refined and refined.
Therefore, we invite readers to provide criticism, suggestions and input to improve and perfect
the next edition. For this contribution, we thank you. Hopefully we can provide the best for the
progress of the world of education in order to prepare the generation for the centennial of
Indonesia's Independence (2046).
Writer team