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Journal : Indonesian TESOL Journal

Between Flexibility and Language Exposure: Translanguaging and Language Immersion Perceptions in University English Classrooms Asni, Yulie; Hasmi, Hasmi; Amalia, Rezkiani Nur
Indonesian TESOL Journal Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Indonesian TESOL Journal (March)
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/itj.v8i1.10388

Abstract

In multilingual English classrooms, the use of translanguaging has grown into a pedagogical issue, particularly in balancing comprehension of learners and target language exposure. This study aims to explore lecturers’ and students’ perceptions of translanguaging and language immersion as pedagogical tools in the English language learning process. A qualitative case study design was employed. Data were collected through classroom observations and semi-structured interviews with lecturers and undergraduate students in the English Education Department of IAIN Parepare, Indonesia, and analyzed thematically. The findings show that both lecturers and students perceive translanguaging and language immersion as complementary instructional practices. Translanguaging was viewed as facilitating comprehension, promoting classroom inclusion, and reducing learners’ anxiety by lowering the affective filter, as proposed in Krashen’s theory, by allowing the use of Bahasa Indonesia and local languages. In contrast, language immersion was perceived as enhancing students’ fluency, confidence, and authentic use of English through sustained exposure and communicative practice. However, participants emphasized that immersion is most effective when implemented flexibly and supported by translanguaging, particularly for learners with diverse proficiency levels. The study highlights the importance of integrating flexibility and language exposure to support English language learning in multilingual higher education contexts.
Co-Authors Adimuntja, Natalia Paskawati Agus Zainuri Almung, Winsi Amalia, Rezkiani Nur Amaluddin Amaluddin, Amaluddin Anak Agung Istri Sri Wiadnyani Anggai, Martapina Anggai, Martapina Maria Angka, A. Fitri Sugi Asni, Yulie Basongan, Citraningsih Bouway, Dolfinus Bouway, Dolfinus Y. Boway, Dolfinus Y Dinsar, Arfandy Dolfinus Yufu Bouway D’Ornay, Anastasia Ernawati Ernawati Fachruddin, Sutiyanah Fera Tri Susilawaty, Fera Tri Fitriani, Fifi Flassy, Marlina Hartati , Hartati Harti, Sri Dwi Hasan, Hasriyanti Mandalika Hasnita, Hasnita Irab, Semuel P. Iriyani, Nur Fitriana Juhaepa, Juhaepa Jumsir, Jumsir Kadang, Harni Karim, Muammar Kole, Hervina Kurniyasi, Kurniyasi Lazarus Rumboirusi, Ricky Lie, Nani Diana Lisda Oktavia Madu Pamangin Manu, Charisal B.S. Marisan, Rudy Otniel Matturungan, Minhas Mina Blandina Ayomi Muhammad Basri Muhammad Nawir Nurdin Nurdin Nurdin, Muhammad Akbar Nurdin, Nurul Ainun Oktarina, Harti Panggabean, Artha Beatrix Pariaribo, Konstantina M. Pina, Pina Rahim, Muh. Taufik Rizal Ramadan , Ramadan Ramadan Ramadan Rantetoding, Septevanus Rosmiati Ramli Rumabar , Marthen Luther Zadrach Ruru, Yakob S, Anita Sahari, Gunar Sarce Makaba Selan, Yunus Semuel Piter Irab Setyarini, Kaida Irma Sinaga, Sartika Sude, Ellen Vinardya Taro, Darmawati Tijjang, Bakhtiar Tingginehe, Rosmin M. Tingginehe, Rosmin Mariati Togodly, Arius Tuturop, Katarina Tuturop, Katarina L. Wahyuni, Ninah Wahyuti, Wahyuti Warisyu, Aksamina Demelda Yacob Ruru Yane Tambing Yufuai, Agustina Regina Zainuri, Aguz