Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Asia
Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat

Introducing Basic English to Indonesian Heritage Children in Japan Through a Winter Camp Community Service Program

Salmah (Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya)
Hesty Widiastuty (Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya)
Nur Syamsiyah Sriman (Pesantren NU At-Taqwa Koga Ibaraki)



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Publish Date
26 May 2026

Abstract

Purpose: This study analyzes a Winter Camp program introducing basic English to Indonesian heritage children in Japan, addressing pedagogical challenges for receptively bilingual learners dominant in Japanese. Method: Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through observation, documentation, and reflective notes during alphabet instruction, games, and interactive competitions. Practical Applications: Findings demonstrate that immersive, joy-based, activity-driven strategies effectively enhance English exposure for heritage learners in multilingual diaspora contexts, offering replicable models for community-based language initiatives. Conclusion: The Winter Camp successfully fostered engagement and enthusiasm among linguistically diverse participants, providing practical insights for designing context-sensitive English instruction within community service programs abroad.

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jpm

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Arts Humanities Computer Science & IT Economics, Econometrics & Finance Other

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Fokus Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat bertujuan untuk menyediakan wadah bagi para peneliti Nasional di bidang Bisnis dan Teknologi Terapan untuk mempublikasikan artikel asli. Cakupan Ruang lingkup Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat adalah Bisnis dan Teknologi. Jurnal ini memuat hasil-hasil pengabdian ...