A Retrospective Narrative Study of Pre-Service Teachers' Language Barrier Experiences in International Teaching Practicum

The present retrospective narrative study reported in this article explores the international teaching practicum program has become a new trend lot of university-based English as Foreign Language (EFL) teacher education programs, particularly Southeast Asian countries. This phenomenon led to high demand for EFL programs having networking which aims give more cross-cultural understanding and experience pre-service teachers abroad. case investigate language socialization experiences challenges two Indonesian during Thailand. data was collected through participants’ documents semi-structured interviews. Grounded Relational Turning Point Events (RTPEs) theoretical framework, is hoped provide better development, preparing intercultural practicum.