Currently developing English language skills can be done through any
media, be it social media, application, even through friendships that have cultural
differences. Based on this phenomenon, researchers are interested in finding out
what abilities can be developed through this friendship.
This study describes how college students develop their English language
skills through intercultural friendship. The design of this study was qualitative using
interviews and documentation as data sources. The object of this research is to find
out what English language skills the college students have developed through this
friendship.
The results showed that the students experienced an increase in their English
proficiency such as speaking fluently because they often had conversations with
them, as well as listening to how they spoke. And some others feel they are more
confident in speaking because of this friendship. Therefore, with this research, other
students can make more friends with foreigners in order to develop their English
language skills.