Learning BIPA through folktales: Needs analysis of foreign students in Indonesia

The existence of the Indonesian language is currently increasing. This evident in number foreigners who have shown interest learning for called BIPA. purpose this study to know need foreign learners using folktales. used a qualitative approach. Data were obtained through observation and deep interviews conducted with international students. results showed that students are interested They also hope BIPA will use dominantly, variations methods resources, innovative media various folktales, meet many new classmates come from different countries. Some assume unique easy learn implies teachers could folktales as material content learners.