Translanguaging Practice in Esa Unggul University: Student's perspective in Learning General English

Abstract

Low level of English skills hinders students from understanding important English teaching which affects their mastery of subject knowledge content. This study aims to determine the perspective of non-English education department university students on translanguaging learning in General English 1. In this qualitative narrative inquiry, the participants were non-English education department students in General English 1. The data was collected by organizing and planning interviews. The results of the interviews paying attention to the data consistency of students' perceptions about the benefits and effectiveness of using translanguaging learning in English class 1. Most students think that translanguaging learning is positive and acknowledge the benefits of
translanguaging learning. All students view the Translanguaging learning in English course 1 positively. However, their positivity cannot free them from facing challenges. Thus, improvements are needed to improve the program.

Keywords: translanguaging, English education, student’s perspective, learning