Jo-ELT (Journal of English Language Teaching) Fakultas Pendidikan Bahasa dan Seni Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris IKIP
Vol. 12 No. 2 (2025)

Designing a Functional Approach Daily Conversation Module for Beginner EFL Learners

Aris Dwi Intan Aprianti (STKIP Paracendekia NW Sumbawa, Indonesia)
Iwan Jazadi (STKIP Paracendekia NW Sumbawa, Indonesia)
Sartika Sartika (STKIP Paracendekia NW Sumbawa, Indonesia)
Elli Marliana (STKIP Paracendekia NW Sumbawa, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Dec 2025

Abstract

Communicating effectively in daily conversations remains a challenge for many Indonesian EFL learners, particularly beginners, who often struggle with fluency, vocabulary limitations, and a lack of confidence. This study aimed to design, develop, and validate a contextual daily conversation module using the Functional Approach within the ADDIE instructional model. A needs analysis involving students, alumni, and a course coordinator revealed learners’ preference for contextual topics, scaffolded practice, and bilingual support. The design phase translated these findings into structured lesson plans and communicative tasks, while the development phase involved expert validation to refine the module. The novelty of this study lies in its integration of the Functional Approach with bilingual scaffolding, a combination rarely explored in Indonesian tertiary EFL contexts. The resulting module features functional expressions, bilingual glossaries, authentic conversational topics, and reflective activities, all validated as highly appropriate by experts. Beyond its immediate context, the module provides a scalable model for other institutions seeking to enhance students’ communicative competence through context-responsive materials.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

joelt

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

Jo-ELT (Journal of English Language Teaching) Fakultas Pendidikan Bahasa dan Seni Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris IKIP is a journal published by the Faculty of Culture, Management, and Business, Mandalika University of Education.. The journal focuses on the following topics: 1. Theory and ...