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This research aims to find out the criteria of culture using the theory of Byram et al (1994) and the types of culture using the theory of Cortazzi and Jin (1999). This research uses qualitative descriptive method with Interature design The subject of this research is an English textbook for seventh grade junior high school mudents entitled English "When English Rings a Bell" published by the Ministry of Education and Culture in Jakarta The process of data analysis using theory from Miles and Huberman (2010) includes reduction, display, and drawing conclusions/verification Data collection is done through the process of selection, identification, classification, and coding. Based on the research results, the most dominant culture used in textbooks is social interaction at 51.5625%, then the Belief and Behavior aspect (BB) makes a significant contribution at 18.75% that reflects the impact of common values, norms, and practices on cultural expression Social Identity (SIC) represented at 10.9375%, contains information about individual and collective identity in influencing cultural affiliation. Meanwhile, the Social Political Institution (SPI) reached 4,6875%, which contains examples of government building and also aspects of learning about. government. National History (NH) and National Geography (NG) amounting to 15625%, and Stereotypes and National Identity (SNI) amounting to 6.25% Lastly, Socialization and Life Cycle (SLC) obtained 4.6875% which studied about daily habits. The most used culture type is the source culture, followed by the target culture (English). Meanwhile, International culture is not found in this book.