Al-Irfan: Journal Of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies
Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025)

A Krashen-Inspired Model for Arabic Language Immersion and Second Language Acquisition

Hadziq, Muhammad Fadhil (Unknown)
Halimi, Halimi (Unknown)
Faisol, Faisol (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Oct 2025

Abstract

Arabic is highly important in Islamic education; however, many students struggle to speak fluently due to predominantly theoretical teaching approaches. This study examines the Arabic language immersion program atHasni Jambi, affiliated with Gontor, based on Stephen Krashen’s second language acquisition theory. The focus is on the implementation of Krashen’s five hypotheses: acquisition-learning, monitor, natural order, input, and affective filter. A qualitative case study method was employed, utilizing interviews, observations, and document analysis from teachers and students. The findings indicate that the immersion program encompasses all aspects of students’ daily lives, both inside the classroom—using direct methods, context, visuals, and gestures—and outside the classroom through activities in dormitories, dining halls, daily broadcasts, and competitions. Evaluation is conducted at multiple levels, from daily to annual assessments. The program has been shown to enhance fluency, spontaneity, and intrinsic motivation while reinforcing the natural use of Arabic. Its contribution lies in presenting an effective immersion model that can serve as a reference for other Islamic educational institutions to consistently improve Arabic speaking skills.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

alirfan

Publisher

Subject

Religion Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Other

Description

Al-Irfan is a journal of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies which is published Biannually on March and September by Arabic Literature Department, Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Darul Ulum Banyuanyar, Pamekasan. The journal covers language issues researched in the branches of applied linguistics, such ...