Communication Strategies among Indonesian Emergent Bilinguals in Mainstream EFL Classroom

Gilang Adittama

doi:10.31686/ijier.vol9.iss6.3201

Authors

Gilang Adittama

Lampung University

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8377-4305

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol9.iss6.3201

Keywords:

communication strategies, emergent bilinguals

Abstract

This study aims to enrich the already large body of research on communication strategies which is still, to the best of my knowledge, lacking in rich description about the use of CSs among emergent bilinguals. This qualitative study provides an insight to language practitioners that CSs among emergent bilinguals develop in accordance with their age. Some minor findings also suggest that CSs is influenced more by cognitive development and willingness to communicate (WTC).

Author Biography

Gilang Adittama, Lampung University

Master Degree students, English Education Program

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