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This training aims to improve the competence of Fatoni University Thailand (FTU) lecturers in developing Indonesian language teaching materials for foreign speakers with a focus on Javanese culture and traditions. The dedication team consisted of 3 lecturers from Sebelas Maret University, one lecturer from Fatoni University, and three students from Sebelas Maret University. The training was held at Fatoni University, Thailand on 31 May – 7 June 2023. The training participants were Fatoni University lecturers who taught Indonesian for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) at the Malay Language Faculty. The training is carried out in 3 major stages, namely: the preparation stage, the implementation stage, and the evaluation stage. During the training, participants are provided with a comprehensive understanding of Javanese culture and traditions, including values, traditional ceremonies, special foods, traditional clothing, customs, and relevant cultural symbols. The trainees are actively involved in group work sessions, where they design Indonesian language teaching materials with Javanese cultural and traditional themes. They use their knowledge and creativity to plan engaging lessons and focus on cultural content. The evaluation results show that this training succeeded in increasing the competence of lecturers in developing teaching materials based on Javanese culture and traditions. This training provides a solid foundation for Fatoni University to continue to develop an Indonesian Language learning program for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) based on culture and tradition. Fatoni University lecturers who have participated in this training are expected to be able to apply teaching materials based on Javanese culture and traditions in learning, provide a more authentic and interesting learning experience for Indonesian Language students for Foreign Speakers (BIPA).

This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of mentoring for Thammasat University Thailand students in improving Indonesian language skills through Surakarta batik training. Mentoring is considered an effective method in helping students acquire better language skills. This study involved a group of Thammasat University students who were studying Indonesian at the beginner level. They were given the opportunity to take part in Surakarta's typical batik training which involves practicing speaking, writing, and listening in Indonesian. The research method used is a qualitative approach with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and document analysis. The collected data was analyzed using the content analysis method. The results of the study show that mentoring through typical Surakarta batik training is effective in improving the Indonesian language skills of Thammasat University students. Students reported significant improvements in their ability to speak, write, and understand Indonesian after participating in the training. This research makes an important contribution to our understanding of the importance of mentoring in improving foreign language skills, especially for international students. Surakarta's typical batik training has proven to have significant potential in facilitating Indonesian language learning, because it involves interactive and interesting cultural aspects.

As time progresses, language has become one of the diplomatic tools used in the international arena. In South Korea, interest in the Indonesian language has been growing, as evidenced by the increasing number of students showing interest in learning it each year. The author identifies an urgency to monitor the perceptions formed when foreign nationals learn Indonesian—in this context, South Korean society. This research seeks to elaborate on the cultural perceptions that emerge with the presence of the Indonesian language in South Korea. The aim of this study is to understand how the construction of cultural perceptions takes shape in the minds of South Koreans when they learn Indonesian. A descriptive qualitative research method was used, with data collection techniques in the form of interviews. The findings of this study indicate a shift in cultural perceptions of Indonesia, with Indonesian language learning fostering curiosity about Indonesian culture. Ultimately, this indirectly plays a role in promoting Indonesian culture. This shift is evident both in the mindset and in social interactions within the student community learning Indonesian.

Indonesian is experiencing very rapid development, not only in Indonesia but also abroad. This is proven by many foreign speakers who are interested in learning Indonesian for Foreign Speakers. One of the countries in the ASEAN region that holds BIPA learning is Thailand. The general aim of PKMI is to develop teaching materials based on local Central Javanese cultural wisdom for BIPA teachers at Thammasat University Thailand in the BIPA learning program. The main problem with BIPA teaching in Thailand is that the lack of textbooks, teaching materials and other supporting resources can be an obstacle in providing effective teaching and also providing quality teachers, especially those who have a background in teaching Indonesian as a Foreign Language. In essence, for learning to run well, interesting and innovative learning media is needed. This requires finding a good solution so that appropriate assistance is needed. The specific objectives are to describe the current condition of BIPA teaching materials, explore the need for developing BIPA teaching materials based on the local wisdom of Central Javanese culture and implement teaching materials containing local cultural wisdom of Central Java that can be used at Thammasat University, Thailand which are made by BIPA teachers with guidance from the PKMI UNS team. The location of this PKMI is at Thammasat University. The PKMI implementation method is planned in 3 major stages, each of which has a different form of activity. The preparation stage relates to things that need to be prepared in order to implement this PKMI. The implementation stage is the core of this PKMI which will be carried out at Thammasat University, Thailand. The evaluation stage is the final stage of this PKMI which will be carried out by the PKMI Team regarding an assessment of what BIPA teachers at Thammasat University, Thailand have done before and after training and guidance as well as developing BIPA teaching materials based on Central Javanese culture.

This research aims to explore the implementation of an English extracurricular program as an initial foreign language for children aged 4-5 years at TK Muslimat NU 200 Kureksari. Through this program, it is expected that children can be introduced to English in a fun, interactive, and developmentally appropriate manner. This study uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and document analysis. The results of the research show that the English extracurricular program is capable of improving children's language skills, although several challenges in its implementation remain, especially related to teaching methods and limited time.

The purpose of this study is to analyze the phenomenon of translanguaging and its impact in the context of education, especially in teaching Arabic as a foreign language in the Special Program for Arabic Language Development (PKPBA) UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang. The methods used are literature study and observation to observe translanguaging (Indonesian, local language, and Arabic) that occurs in PKPBA. The results of the literature study revealed that translanguaging affects the performance of students with multilingual backgrounds (Indonesian, local languages, and Arabic). The result of the discussion in this article is that translanguaging always occurs in learning Arabic as a foreign language. Translanguaging is considered effective in learning at PKPBA, this is because translaguaging can increase student participation and activeness in learning. Recommendations for improvement include the development of multilingual learning materials, training for teachers, recognition of students' language diversity, further research on the impact of translanguaging, and the development of a more inclusive curriculum.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the influence of social media on language diversity, with a special emphasis on the phenomenon of code mixing, which is now a communication trend among Indonesian youth. Young people use code mixing to express their social and cultural identities in an international society. This study aims to understand how social media influences communication patterns and language diversity, and how code mixing impacts the socio-linguistic dynamics of young people. In addition, code mixing, which combines elements of Indonesian and English in conversation, has become part of everyday communication styles, especially on social media such as Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp. This study is also important to understand how social media influences communication patterns, language diversity, and the impact of code mixing on the socio-linguistic dynamics of young people. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method to analyze the phenomenon of code mixing in young people's communication on social media. This qualitative approach is considered appropriate because it allows researchers to explore in depth the use of language in a particular social context.The use of code mixing in young people's communication is not just a trend, but reflects changing attitudes towards language. On the one hand, code mixing can be considered a form of linguistic creativity to enrich language diversity, young people use code mixing to express self-identity, openness to foreign cultures, or show affiliation with certain communities.

The development of the times is accompanied by progress in various fields of life, such as science, technology, and economics. Progress is also felt in the scientific field of journalism. One of the terms in the field of journalism that is commonly known by the general public is print mass media, such as newspapers. Today's newspapers are not only printed on paper, but many newspapers have created their own blogs or pages so that news can be read online. The aim of this research is to analyze language errors based on the classification of linguistic categories, namely syntax, which includes the areas of spelling and sentence effectiveness. The data source is several news stories published on the detikNews website in the February 2024 edition. The data was then analyzed using the listening method and note-taking techniques. The results of the research showed that there were 52 errors in the use of spelling and punctuation, which were described as follows: a) there were 11 errors in writing foreign words; b) there were 8 errors in writing numbers; c) there were 13 errors in writing capital letters; d) there were 15 errors in the use of punctuation marks; e) there were 5 errors in writing pronouns. Apart from that, there were 44 errors in the use of ineffective sentences, which are described as follows: a) there were 14 errors in choosing diction; b) there are 10 sentences with no subject or predicate; c) there are 9 sentences with overlapping words; d) there are 11 long-winded sentences. It is hoped that the results of the analysis in this article will increase understanding and deeper knowledge regarding linguistics, namely syntax, including the areas of spelling and word choice and their use, knowledge about the types, as well as providing suitable teaching materials for class X high school students for them to carry out assessments and considerations. about adolescent social behavior critically.

This study investigated the validity and reliability of a General English Course assessment tool at Universitas Harapan Bangsa. Using a quantitative descriptive technique, the study examined the assessment items using point-biserial correlation for validity and Cronbach's alpha for reliability. While the instrument had high overall reliability, several items needed to be revised to improve its validity. The findings indicate that the assessment instrument is generally reliable and valid; nevertheless, continuing monitoring and adjustment are required to maintain its quality and assure accurate evaluation of student English competence.

For students, Dasar Elementary School offers a formal education pathway. Mengubah pemahaman siswa terhadap materi pembelajaran is quite important in the learning process. Perlu dicapainya, siswa atau didik adalah fungsi dari adanya seorang pendidik.This is due to the fact that in the process of teaching mathematics, understanding concepts is a foundation that is extremely important for making decisions on the solution of mathematical problems as well as daily problems. Due to a few factors that make it difficult for students to understand math lessons, they find it difficult to understand or even understand them at all. To achieve the maximum learning outcomes, education must be provided by qualified teachers. One of the most important educational resources for achieving the highest learning outcomes is a teacher. A teacher is one of the most important educational resources; learning will be more enjoyable if the teacher can implement a flexible learning model. In addition, teachers are expected to be constantly creative in their approach to teaching. Due to this, a system is required to determine the student's level of proficiency in comparison to the advanced learning environment in order to assess student learning. The collected data from the survey will be divided into two categories: training data and testing data. The model's training data results will be used to assess the accuracy of the data testing. The classification results indicate that the Naïve Bayes algorithm is a good choice for reducing student anxiety levels in foreign language learning, with a remarkably high accuracy rate of 95.24%.  

This research aims to identify barriers to the use of Indonesian in the learning process in the Physical Education, Health and Recreation study program. To measure perceptions and experiences regarding the use of Indonesian in learning, especially in understanding technical content, providing teaching, and communicating between students. This research uses a quantitative approach method by distributing questionnaires to third semester students. The research results show that the majority of respondents think that using Indonesian is effective in understanding basic concepts, but it is difficult to understand technical terms in foreign languages. In addition, misunderstandings often occur between instructors and students, especially in teaching practice environments. Another barrier identified was the lack of specific vocabulary in Indonesian to explain complex concepts in the fields of sport and health. The results of this research indicate that there is a need to adopt terminology in Indonesian that is easier to understand and improve instructors' abilities in creating teaching materials in language that is easier to understand.

This article examines the role of Indonesian as a communication tool in international business in the digital era. This topic is important given Indonesia's economic growth and its potential in the global market, particularly in Southeast Asia. The research uses a literature review method, analyzing relevant sources related to the use of Indonesian in the context of international business. Opportunities that can be leveraged include the growth of e-commerce and the potential of Indonesian as a lingua franca in Southeast Asia. The study concludes that with the right strategies, Indonesian can become an effective communication tool in international business, opening opportunities for Indonesian companies in the global market and helping foreign companies adapt to the Indonesian market.

This article examines the role of Indonesian as a communication tool in international business in the digital era. This topic is important given Indonesia's economic growth and its potential in the global market, particularly in Southeast Asia. The research uses a literature review method, analyzing relevant sources related to the use of Indonesian in the context of international business. Opportunities that can be leveraged include the growth of e-commerce and the potential of Indonesian as a lingua franca in Southeast Asia. The study concludes that with the right strategies, Indonesian can become an effective communication tool in international business, opening opportunities for Indonesian companies in the global market and helping foreign companies adapt to the Indonesian market.

Medan Immigration Detention Center (Rudenim) is a technical implementing unit that carries out immigration functions as a temporary shelter for foreigners who are subject to administrative immigration actions in the Nangroh Aceh Darussalam and North Sumatra regions. There are several reasons why foreign nationals are placed in Rudenim, including being in the territory of the Republic of Indonesia without having a valid immigration permit, waiting for the repatriation or expulsion/deportation process, being subject to administrative immigration actions, having completed their sentence and not yet being able to be repatriated or deported. This study aims to determine the history, duties and functions of the Medan Immigration Detention Center and to determine the role of the Medan Immigration Detention Center in fulfilling the Human Rights (HAM) of detainees in the Medan Immigration Detention Center. The research method used is descriptive qualitative and uses a data collection method with a literature review through primary and secondary legal sources. Primary sources such as daily reports made by the Medan Immigration Detention Center, interviews with detainees and employees at the Medan Immigration Detention Center, and observations in the detention room building. As for the secondary sources in this journal, they include related laws and regulations. The results of the study indicate that Rudenim Medan has fulfilled human rights such as the right to worship, receive adequate health services and food, detainees are also given the opportunity to convey complaints, receive visits from family or sponsors, and communicate with representatives of their country. However, there are challenges in the implementation of human rights protection, including the lack of guards at Rudenim Medan and the lack of English language skills of Rudenim Medan officers and the presence of detainees who cannot speak English. Therefore, there needs to be continuous effort from officers at Rudenim Medan, the government and related institutions to strengthen the protection of human rights of detainees at Rudenim Medan.      

This study focuses on the importance of Mandarin language proficiency for active students of the Kerusso Theological College (STT) in the context of global evangelism missions. The urgency of this study lies in the increasing role of foreign languages, especially Mandarin, in reaching unreached communities in various parts of the world. With a very large number of Mandarin speakers, this language ability is essential for those involved in evangelism missions, in order to build effective communication and expand the reach of the mission.The main objective of this study is to show the importance of foreign language proficiency, especially Mandarin, for active students of STT Kerusso who are involved in global evangelism missions. This study is expected to provide insight for theological educational institutions in designing a curriculum that better supports foreign language proficiency as an integral part of mission preparation. This study uses a qualitative method with an in-depth interview approach, literature study, and participant observation. Interviews were conducted with active students and alumni of STT Kerusso who have been involved in evangelism missions in Mandarin-speaking communities. The data collected were analyzed descriptively to identify key themes related to the role of foreign languages in evangelism.The results of this study are expected to provide a deeper understanding of the urgency of mastering foreign languages in global evangelism missions, as well as offer strategic recommendations for STT Kerusso in preparing its students to face the challenges of evangelism in the future.

The influence of EFL apprehension on speaking performance is a significant area of study in language learning. Empirical studies reveal that anxiety among EFL students is influenced by variables such as communication anxiety, fear of receiving a poor grade, and low self-esteem.  during speaking activities. Speech anxiety among ESL/EFL learners can impact their oral communication skills negatively, leading to avoidance and withdrawal from speaking activities in the classroom. Language anxiety, specifically related to speaking, can hinder students' willingness to engage in foreign language acquisition and affect their speaking performance negatively .Research have indicated a connection between EFL students' oral communication anxiety and communication proficiency,highlighting the importance of addressing anxiety to enhance language proficiency.

The influence of EFL apprehension on speaking performance is a significant area of study in language learning. Empirical studies reveal that anxiety among EFL students is influenced by variables such as communication anxiety, fear of receiving a poor grade, and low self-esteem.  during speaking activities. Speech anxiety among ESL/EFL learners can impact their oral communication skills negatively, leading to avoidance and withdrawal from speaking activities in the classroom. Language anxiety, specifically related to speaking, can hinder students' willingness to engage in foreign language acquisition and affect their speaking performance negatively .Research have indicated a connection between EFL students' oral communication anxiety and communication proficiency,highlighting the importance of addressing anxiety to enhance language proficiency.

Understanding the development of Arabic through interest in learning for students is one of the important and useful things for the future. Understanding Arabic is also one of the keys to mastering foreign languages, especially in this developing era. This research method uses empirical type research that uses field data as a data source, for example the results of interviews, observations and documentation. This research uses a qualitative approach, which is a research procedure that produces descriptive data in the form of written or spoken words from people or observable behavior. The results of this study indicate that the program run can increase learning interest in the development of Arabic language of the students by using several teaching methods both interactively and combined.

This research aims to analyze the quality of the Camera Translator application based on the perspective of Nababan’s theory. The reason for conducting this research is because of the importance of understanding the quality of the camera translator application which is increasingly used in everyday life and education, especially to overcome limited foreign language skills. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. The research instruments used include the Camera translator application and translation quality assessments based on Nababan theory indicators, namely accuracy, readability, and acceptability. The data source in this research is written text, a part of a short story entitled “April in Moscow” translated using a camera translator application. The research data is in the form of text translation results from English to Indonesian taken by taking pictures of the text to be translated. The research results show that camera translator applications have varying accuracy, readability, and acceptability levels. From data sources totaling 63 sentences from part of the short story "April in Moscow", 41 sentences were translated accurately, 15 sentences were translated less accurately, and 7 sentences were not accurate. In terms of acceptability, 39 sentences were acceptable, 14 sentences were less acceptable, and 10 sentences were not acceptable. From the readability aspect, 44 sentences are readable, 12 sentences are less readable, and 7 sentences are not readable. In general, the translation results are quite good, however, there are several errors in the translation of certain words and phrases which affect the overall quality of the translation. This research concludes that the camera translator application has good quality in transferring the meaning of written text from English to Bahasa. It also can be a useful tool for translating texts in daily life and education, but users must remain careful about potential translation errors. Evaluation of translation quality using Nababan's theory can provide deeper insight into the advantages and disadvantages of camera translator applications.

Iraqi English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners typically spend around eight years studying English before entering university. During the last four years of high school, students get frequent and rigorous instruction in English tenses. In addition, when they Upon entering the institution, students enroll in the English department where they engage in a rigorous four-year study of the English language. The curriculum is built with a focus on teaching tense. Grammar is taught for a total of three hours each week over a span of thirty weeks per year during these four years. However, Iraqi English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners have significant difficulties in many grammatical aspects, particularly in the understanding and use of tenses. This article is a data analysis research that seeks to detect grammatical mistakes, including their nature, kinds, and origins. It is presumed in this context that you are now experiencing a difficulty, and I would want to know what specific issue you encountered in the past. The Past tense is used to describe previous activities that occurred either at a precise point in time, which may be indicated by a time phrase or inferred from the surrounding context. The past continuous tense is used to depict acts or occurrences that occurred at a period prior to the present moment.