The Challenges and Opportunities of Teaching EFL in Revolution 4.0 Era

Abstract

This research aims to investigate the challenges and opportunities to teach English in the fourth industrial revolution, and improved the researcher's understanding and expertise about teaching English in the 4.0 industry revolution and researched issues educators face while teaching English of EFL. This study using qualitative method. 3 Englsih teachers as the participants in this research from level of school SD/MI, SMP/MTs, SMA/K/MA especially in BBC Tlogosari. Interviews and questionnaires were used as collecting data techniques. Twenty questions from the questionnaires were used, and three questions from the interview were about the opportunities and difficulties of teaching EFL in the context of Revolution 4.0. In addition, difficulties in the process of teaching and learning exist, especially with modern technology and more innovation. Mostly students will access the internet without assistance, which will have positive or even negative impact, for this reason the role and strategy of educators and facilitators is important.