JEELS (Journal of English Education and Linguistics Studies)
Vol. 7 No. 1 (2020): JEELS May 2020

English Immersion Program in EFL Setting: A Modified Model, Implementation, and Effectiveness

Yusup Supriyono (Universitas Siliwangi, Indonesia)
Yuyus Saputra (Universitas Siliwangi, Indonesia)
Nita Sari Narulita Dewi (Universitas Siliwangi, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 May 2020

Abstract

This study reflects the best practice of the English immersion program designed for EFL learners. Through observation in the research site and interview with eight participants (two language managers and six language learners), the modified model is discovered as the guidelines in ruling the project in which curriculum, English proficiency, and language management are the main points. Besides, Informal learning becomes the hot issue of this study since the English zone facilitates English informal interaction between language partners and learners which enhances English learning experiences effectively and motivates them to use English. The finding also reported that English immersion program emerges learning community, personal qualities development, English language acquisition, and self-efficacy, language awareness and language exposure The study may contribute to the body of knowledge in second language acquisition and recommend schools or universities and other related institutions to implement English immersion program as the alternative solution for English language learning in non-native speaking countries.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jeels

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

JEELS aims to disseminate the results of research in English Education and Linguistics. The published articles are the findings of research in the field of English language education and linguistics. The scope of research includes: English language teaching and learning English language testing and ...