   The existence of language itself is difficult to separate from communication. Because language and communication are closely related, Indonesian as a means of communication plays a very important role in people's daily lives. The existence of language can act as a link between difference. This shows that language can be a tool to unite the diversity of a nation. Making Indonesian the national language makes communication between different tribes and cultures easier.
   The use of Indonesian in people's daily lives is still not optimal. The diversity of cultures, races and ethnicities also makes Indonesian versatile. Indonesian itself is still rarely used by people, especially in remote areas. Most people prefer to use regional languagesthem compared to Indonesian. The reason is, not all native languages are Indonesian or The first language is Indonesian. Almost all mother tongues in Indonesia are the regional languages where they were born.
   Another obstacle in using Indonesian that cannot be maximized is language switching. The language change is an absorption of foreign languages, a play on words, an abbreviation or other word variants. Use of Indonesian modified with is said to be slang for. It is best to reduce the use of slang to maintain the Indonesian language which is good and true. Generational role currently maintaining the Indonesian language what is good and right is very necessary. . Especially for those who highly educated, who clearly understands better about things like that.
    The existence of language can act as a link between difference. This shows that language can be a tool to unite the diversity of a nation. Making Indonesian the national language makes communication between different tribes and cultures easier.
   The use of Indonesian in people's daily lives is still not optimal. The diversity of cultures, races and ethnicities also makes Indonesian versatile. Indonesian itself is still rarely used by people, especially in remote areas. Most people prefer to use regional languages them compared to Indonesian. The reason is, not all native languages are Indonesian or The first language is Indonesian. Almost all mother tongues in Indonesia are the regional languages where they were born.
   Another obstacle in using Indonesian that cannot be maximized is language switching. The language change is an absorption of foreign languages, a play on words, an abbreviation or other word variants. Use of Indonesian modified with is said to be slang for. It is best to reduce the use of slang to maintain the Indonesian language which is good and true. Generational role currently maintaining the Indonesian language what is good and right is very necessary.  Especially for those who highly educated, who clearly understands better about things like that.
PENDAHULUAN
  Bahasa merupakan alat yang digunakan oleh kelompok sosial untuk komunikasi, interaksi dan identitas diri. Bahasa dapat membimbing kita melewati ruang danwaktu. Bahasa dapat membantu kita mempelajari berbagai hal.Bahasa adalah alat pengenal diri, digunakan sebagai alat komunikasi antar manusia.
   Indonesia adalah bahasa persatuan. Indonesia terdiri dari 17.000 pulau dan sekitar 718 bahasa di 4.444 wilayah. Sebelum bahasa Indonesia ditetapkan sebagai bahasa nasional, masyarakat Indonesia berkomunikasi dengan bahasa daerah warisan zaman dahulu. Masyarakat Indonesia menjadi satu kesatuan bahasa antar daerah dengan bahasa yang berbeda, sehingga dapat meningkatkan kemudahan dalam berkomunikasi.Bahasa Indonesia sangat terhubung dengan masyarakat, karena cinta tanah air dan rasa hormat terhadap tanah air adalah yang utama dalam bahasa ini, danperbedaan dalam berkomunikasi tidak ada. Bahasa ini menyediakan opsi komunikasi untuk semua fungsikami. Karena manusia selalu membutuhkan orang lain, maka manusia tidak dapat menghindari komunikasi. Komunikasi merupakan suatu kegiatan yang bertujuan untuk memahami makna informasi yang disampaikan oleh orang lain.
   Sebagai warga negara Indonesia hendaknya menggunakan bahasa Indonesia yang benar untuk mewujudkanpersatuan dan kesatuan bangsa. Indonesia telah menjadi wujud identitas dan mediator komunikasi, oleh karena itu, ada baiknya untuk menguasai bahasa Indonesia setelah lulus SMA atau setidaknya cukup menguasai bahasa Indonesia. Namun nyatanya masih ada siswa yang bisa berbahasa Indonesia dengan tuntas.
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