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Meniado*\u003Cbr>The Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, PO Box 30436, Yanbu, 41912, Saudi Arabia Corresponding Author: Joel C. Meniado, [E-mail: meniadoj@rcyci.edu.sa](E-mail: meniadoj@rcyci.edu.sa) |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| ARTICLE INFO | ABSTRACT\u003Cbr>Many Filipino migrant workers (overseas Filipino workers) in their status as adult learners struggle in learning the local language of their host countries to native-like proficiency level. With the aim of establishing a second language (L2) acquisition pattern that may be useful in designing responsive adult training and welfare programs, this study examineshow these workers acquire their L2s and what factors influence their rate and success in L2 learning. Utilizing mixed methods research design with 15 overseas Filipino workers as samples who learned various local languages in 10 different host countries, this study reveals that immersion and actual use of the target language in authentic communicative situations can make language acquisition easier. Findings of this study also confirm that instrumental and integrative motivation coupled with strong target language (TL) community support can make L2 learning faster, while old age and non-necessity ofthe L2 at work can make the whole process slower. In terms of communication strategies, findings show that syntactic avoidance is the most common communication strategy used, followed by direct appeal to authority (native speakers) and use of gestures, facial expressions, and translation tools. As foreign workers, their motivational orientations in learning their L2 are for employment, cultural understanding, and cultural integration. Implications of these findings are discussed in relation to second language teaching among adult language learners and overseas workers. |\n| Article history\u003Cbr>Received: September 02, 2018\u003Cbr>Accepted: November 17, 2018\u003Cbr>Published: February 28, 2019\u003Cbr>Volume: 10 Issue: 1\u003Cbr>Advance access: January 2019 |  |\n| Conflicts of interest: None\u003Cbr>Funding: None |  |\n| Key words:\u003Cbr>Language Acquisition, Second Language Acquisition, L2 Learning,\u003Cbr>Overseas Filipino Workers, Adult Learners |  |\n\nINTRODUCTION  \nFilipino migrant workers, also called overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), represent approximately 3.33 per cent of the Philippine’s total labor force. In April to September 2017, there were 2.33 million OFWs working in many parts of the globe, 85.5% of which were contractually employed in various Asian countries while 14.5% were in Europe, North and South America, Australia, and Africa combined (Bersales, 2018) . Most OFWs are employed as domestic helpers, construction and factory workers, craft and related trade workers, service and sales workers, clerical support workers, technicians and associate professionals, professionals, and managers. Due to their significant contribution to Philippine economy, they are honored as the country’s modern day heroes. However, behind this recognition are narratives of struggles with various challenges and difficulties entrenched in their new environment.  \nOne of the challenges encountered by most Filipino migrant workers is social and cultural adaptation (Ofreneo & Samonte, 2005) . This includes difficulties in adjusting to their host country’s local lifestyle and in using its local language as medium of communication at work, in schools, stores, banks, restaurants, hospitals, government offices, public transportations, and many other essential establish-  \nments. Since most OFWs do not have sufficient language background or the desired level of proficiency in their host country’s native language prior to migration or deployment, they struggle with language barriers, which adversely affect their socialization, work performance, and quality of life.  \nBased on observations and relevant li","cbCaiscBl1WBepFi","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiscBl1WBepFi","pdf",389178,11,"English","# Abstract\n## Introduction\n## Research Questions","[{\"question\":\"What is the main focus of the study on Filipino migrant workers?\",\"answer\":\"The study examines how Filipino migrant workers acquire and learn a second language in their new environments, and what factors influence the rate and success of their L2 learning.\"},{\"question\":\"Which factors help Filipino migrant workers learn their target language faster?\",\"answer\":\"Immersion and actual use of the target language in authentic communicative situations help language acquisition. 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