Mobile-assisted Materials for Teaching Indonesian Language and Cultural Content for Foreign Speakers in Business Communication

Abstract

Indonesia has many cultures. These cultures are studied by foreign learners. Indonesian cultures lead them to conduct business there. Unfortunately, most of them find difficulties in learning Indonesian language because there is less learning material about culture which talks about business communication. Therefore, it is important to investigate responses of foreign language teachers on materials needed.This study implemented qualitative method that involved 10 BIPA teachers. Data was obtained using a questionnaire. Content analysis was conducted to analyze data. It was the stages of reducing data, presenting data, and making conclusion or verification.It concluded that BIPA teachers needed teaching materials related to cultures for business communication including work culture in Indonesia, application letters and business reports, Indonesian trading strategies, exercises to practice, and materials that were accessible on smartphones.