The Study of Indolish - Indonesian English Variety: Is it Understood Globally?
Journal Title: International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 8
Abstract
This paper aims to present how far Indolish (Indonesian English variety) is understood by Indonesian and non-Indonesian students. The data were gathered from notices within the society that were written in Indolish. The notices then were distributed among Indonesian students from a non-English Department and non-Indonesian students from various countries. They were asked whether they understood the notices written in Indolish. The results show that the average of the level of Indonesian students in understanding Indolish is significantly higher than that of the non-Indonesian. The most difficult understood expressions for Indonesian and non-Indonesian students were those relating to terms such as tune-up, which is written as cun-up. Non-Indonesian students also became confused with expressions whose meaning they could not imagine such as translate (written as translet). The result also indicates that society needs to learn English more to be able to communicate with people from other countries and to be able compete in the era of globalization to help foreigners get along with society.
Authors and Affiliations
Ienneke Indra Dewi, Menik Winiharti, Maria Tamarina Prawati
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