Joal : Journal of Applied Linguistics
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): In Progress_ July 2026

The Relationship Between Language, Culture and Society in Teaching EFL: Islamic Perspective

Athyah Frista (Unknown)
Fathia Zawatha Az-Zahra (Unknown)
Siti Norfita Sari (Unknown)
Zuhudiah Azzahra (Unknown)
Hasibuan, Kalayo (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
16 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study explores the interwoven relationships among language, culture, and society in the context of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teaching through an Islamic lens. While previous research has broadly explored cultural integration in EFL, there is a notable research gap regarding how Islamic educational paradigms can be systematically applied to preserve local religious identities amidst globalized English instruction; this study offers a novel integrative model to bridge that gap. It emphasizes how language functions not only as a means of communication but also as a bearer of cultural and social identity. Integrating Islamic values into EFL instruction supports students in maintaining their cultural and religious identities while acquiring English proficiency. The study uses a qualitative descriptive method, drawing on literature and Islamic teachings to propose a culturally and religiously aligned approach to EFL pedagogy. It also identifies key sociolinguistic phenomena such as code-switching, politeness strategies, intercultural sensitivity, and cultural motivation Keywords : Language; Culture, Society; EFL; Islamic Perspective

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Journal Info

Abbrev

joal

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Journal of Applied Linguistic (JoAL) is a Journal that published twice a year, namely in January and July. JoAL publishes manuscripts within the fields of: 1. Teaching and curricular practices 2. Language teaching methodologies, 3. Curriculum development and teaching methods 4. Second and foreign ...