ISCE Journal of Innovative Studies on Character and Education - Volume 1 - Issue 1 - 2017 - ENRICHMENT OF VOCABULARY IN BIPA LEARNING FOR BEGINNER THAI STUDENTS

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Vocabulary enrichment in BIPA learning for beginner Thai students supports targeted language development through practical, skill-oriented activities. The study aims to add and introduce Thai beginner-level vocabulary while strengthening four core abilities: reading, listening, writing, and speaking. Teaching methods include structured text reading, use of word maps, and vocabulary-focused games to increase retention and active use. The approach is positioned within the broader context of Indonesian as a widely studied second language across multiple countries.

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ISCE Journal of Innovative Studies on Character and Education Volume 1 issue 1, Year 2017 ENRICHMENT OF VOCABULARY IN BIPA LEARNING FOR BEGINNER THAI STUDENTS Pattama Junpaitoon State University of Malang [pattama.junpaitoon@gmail.com](pattama.junpaitoon@gmail.com) ABSTRACT The development of foreigners to learn the Indonesian language every time is increasing; this can be a new fact that the Indonesian language is studied as a second language at this time and has become one of the popular languages in this period. The enrichment of vocabulary in BIPA learning for Thai beginner students aims to: (a) add vocabulary to Thai beginner level students, (b) introduce the vocabulary of Thai beginner level students, and (c) support four skills of reading, listening, writing and speaking. The methods used are: (a) how to use text reading,(b) how to use word maps, and (c) how to use games to add vocabulary. Keywords: vocabulary enrichment, BIPA, BIPA learning, Thai students INTRODUCTION It is not a new fact that the Indonesian language is being studied as a second language at this time. Today many new generations love learning foreign languages, such as Chinese, Japanese, French, and Indonesian to help their lives. Bahasa Indonesia is one of the most popular languages of this period. Learning Indonesian language today is not new because the Indonesian language is taught since the Dutch colonial era. Indonesia was colonized by the Dutch colonialist for 350 years. Suyitno (2005: 1) states that the Indonesian language has become the object of learning for foreign speakers since the Dutch colonial era. In fact, since Indonesia is known as Nusantara. It is known that at that time the Indonesian territory was a stopover destination and the visit of foreigners. In continuation, Suyitno (2004: 1) explained that Indonesian language was spread to several countries such as Japan (1925) , United States (1948), China (1950), Australia (1975), Italy (1964), South Korea (1964, 1967), Zealand (1968), and several other countries, both in Europe, Africa, and Asia. Based on the exposure, it can be seen that the Indonesian language is widely studied by various countries. Bahasa Indonesia was born on October 28, 1928, marked by the Youth Pledge. In 1928, the Indonesian language functioned as the national language used by the ISCE Journal of Innovative Studies on Character and Education Volume 1 issue 1, Year 2017 people of Indonesia to communicate to date. Currently, countries in Southeast Asia also join ASEAN through the ASEAN Economic Community (MEA) . Indonesia is one of the great countries in Southeast Asia. Therefore, the Kompas Daily in 2009 (in Kusmiatun, 2014: 44) explained that Indonesian is encouraged as an official language used in MEA other than English to support free movement, free market, and integration in Southeast Asia. In this period, the Indonesian language is widely used by over 45 countries. The use of Indonesian as the official language in Southeast Asia is supported by several countries in Southeast Asia. Thailand is one of the countries in Southeast Asia who joined the MEA. In the 21st century, the country of Thailand stressed and supported the new generation to learn Indonesian as a second or third language to support the free market, economy, and labor competition. In this new period, the Thai government has a policy of incorporating Indonesian as a university course and school subject. The development of Indonesian language learning in Thailand is based on the stability factor of relations between Indonesia and Thailand. Currently, the relations between Indonesia and Thailand are realized with the development of Indonesian language education as one of the contexts study in Southeast Asia in educational institutions. New Indonesian learning emerged in the educational context of Thailand two decades ago with the goal of learning. Indonesian language learning in Thailand was initiated by the Indo

FAQs

What is the purpose of vocabulary enrichment in BIPA learning for Thai beginners?

It aims to add and introduce beginner-level Thai students’ vocabulary and support four skills: reading, listening, writing, and speaking.

Which methods are used to enrich vocabulary for beginner Thai learners?

The study uses text reading, word maps, and games to add and practice vocabulary.

Why is Indonesian studied as a second language in contexts like Thailand and other countries?

Indonesian is presented as increasingly popular internationally, supported by historical spread and regional language encouragement, including Thailand’s efforts to include Indonesian in education.

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