<![CDATA[Bahasa Indonesia for Foreign Speakers (known as BIPA program) does not only teach the language, but also introduces the richness of Indonesian culture. This study aims to analyse the form and effectiveness of hands-on practical-based activities in bridging language specificity and cultural diversity in BIPA classes as well as the perceptions of BIPA students on this form of approach. This research uses qualitative methods with data collection techniques in the form of interviews with BIPA teachers and observations in BIPA classes at Udayana University Bali involving 8 students from various countries such as Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Hungary, and Argentina. The results showed that the hands-on practical-based approach had a positive impact on BIPA students’ understanding of language and culture. This hands-on practical activity provides experience, connects language with cultural context directly, and encourages appreciation of cultural diversity. In addition, these activities also enable the formation of intercultural competence and better communication skills among BIPA students. Thus, it can be concluded that the hands-on approach proved to be effective in integrating aspects of language distinctiveness and cultural diversity in BIPA learning.]]>
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