1.

Socialinguistic definition

Sociolinguistics is the field that studies the relationship between language

and society, between the uses of language and the social structures in which the
users of language live. It is the field of study that assumes that human society is
made up of many related patters and behaviours, some of which are linguistic
(Spolsky, 1998: 3)

2. Languange Variation

The term linguistic variation (or simply variation) refers to regional,

social, or contextual differences in the ways that a particular language is used.

Variation between languages, dialects, and speakers is known

as interspeaker variation. Variation within the language of a single speaker is
called intraspeaker variation.
Linguistic variation is central to the study of language use. In fact it is
impossible to study the language forms used in natural texts without being confronted
with the issue of linguistic variability. Variability is inherent in human language: a
single speaker will use different linguistic forms on different occasions, and different
speakers of a language will express the same meanings using different forms. Most of
this variation is highly systematic: speakers of a language make choices in
pronunciation, morphology, word choice, and grammar depending on a number of
non-linguistic factors. These factors include the speaker's purpose in communication,
the relationship between speaker and hearer, the production circumstances, and
various demographic affiliations that a speaker can have.
3. Languange change
Language change refers to the process by which a language evolves over
time, resulting in differences in its pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and
usage from one generation to the next. These changes are often gradual and
usually permanent. Types of language change include sound changes, lexical
changes, semantic changes, and syntactic changes.
4. English In The World

English language as it is variously used throughout the world. It's also

known as international English and global English. English is used by people of
different first languages. It is not only applied when people speak to English
people, but also used when people from different nations meet. English is the
most widely spoken language in very different contexts in the world. Therefore,
English is not only an international language, but also a global language.

The Importance of English in the World:

1. - English as the world's official language

 2.English as a cognitive exercise

3. English as an official language on the Internet

English has great importance for academic purposes and opens doors in the
academic world. Students across the globe prefer to study at one of the best
colleges or universities in countries like Australia, the UK, the US, etc. They
are much aware of the fact that to be able to study in one of the English-
speaking countries they must have a strong grasp of the English language.

5. English In Indonesia.

Even though English is not commonly used in society nor used as medium
of communication in official fields such as government, the law courts, and the
education system in Indonesia, it is seen as a vital language to be taught and
picked up