How the Language Competence of International Students is Culturally Oriented When Learning Indonesian Language

Language learning is often viewed as a task focused on the acquisition of linguistic skills, disregarding cultural context in which language spoken. This approach to leads ineffective communication and misunderstandings that arise due differences. The article discusses challenges BIPA students West Sumatra face when attempting develop their communicative abilities cross-cultural understanding. primary objective this explore relationship between awareness, particularly within framework instruction. aims highlight importance integrating knowledge with effective skills foreign language. authors also seek demonstrate how Minangkabau tradition can be used foundation for fostering intercultural understanding among learners. They conducted research using two instructional conditional features learners' impact Indonesian focus culture ability communicate across cultures. qualitative strategies methods grounded tradition. data study were collected by interviews educators Sumatra. demonstrated essential development shows who are exposed elements along instruction higher level It pictures out various However, note serious Sumatra's gaining crucial In conclusion, emphasizes demonstrates positive instruction, provides valuable insights enhance