The 2 nd TEYLIN International Conference Proceedings TEACHING ENGLISH FOR YOUNG LEARNERS THROUGH ICTs

Abstract Nowdays, people throughout the world learn English and particularly English has important role in Indonesia, especially for facing free trade in ASEAN Economic Community (MEA). However, Teaching English as second language becomes more challenging to teach, particularly for young learners. In this case, Information and communication Technologies (ICTs) has a pivotal role in assisting teachers in teaching and learning English. Numerous scholars, educators and teachers believe that ICT has possitive effects in teaching and learning English. Through ICT by incorperating local cultures and values, it will make the activities in classroom to be more interactive and interesting. Language, cultures, and IT should be embedded and incorporated. Teachers can encourage the children's motivation and improve their English abilities through ICTs. This article reviews some theories of using ICTs by integrating the diversity of cultures and values either local or national and international cultures and values in teaching and learning process. It can assist teachers to establish their teaching and learning in classrooms to be more effective, interactive, and communicative