Improving listening comprehension of BIPA learners using authentic Indonesian media

Intan Hamzah; Meutia Rachmatia; Khairani Putri Salsya; Alvi Raihan Utami

doi:10.33365/jeltl.v6i2.1240

Intan Hamzah Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia
Meutia Rachmatia Universitas Muhammadiyah Kotabumi
Khairani Putri Salsya Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia
Alvi Raihan Utami Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.33365/jeltl.v6i2.1240

Keywords: Authentic Media, BIPA, Language Acquisition, Listening Comprehension, Sociolinguistic Realism

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the efficacy of utilizing authentic Indonesian media—specifically vlogs, podcasts, and digital news—to enhance the listening comprehension of intermediate BIPA (Bahasa Indonesia bagi Penutur Asing) learners. The primary objective was to empirically test whether consistent exposure to natural, unscripted discourse significantly outperforms traditional textbook audio in developing crucial bottom-up and top-down processing skills. The methodology employed a rigorous quasi-experimental design involving 20 intermediate BIPA learners, purposefully selected from diverse linguistic backgrounds. The learners participated in a six-week intervention in which authentic Indonesian media were integrated into the curriculum. Data were collected via standardized pre- and post-tests, classroom observations, and a 15-item Likert-scale perception questionnaire. The findings revealed a highly statistically significant improvement in listening scores, with an overall 32% increase in comprehension (rising from a mean of 58.4 to 77.1). Lexical recognition accuracy increased by 28%, and understanding of natural speech rates grew by 35%. Qualitative data indicated that 92% of learners found authentic media more engaging than traditional textbooks. The research implications are twofold: Empirically, the study establishes that "acoustic realism" is essential for overcoming the listening plateau at the intermediate level. Conceptually, it advocates for a paradigm shift toward "Sociolinguistic Authenticity" in BIPA curriculum design, arguing that communicative competence must be grounded in the dynamic, real-life linguistic landscape of Indonesia.

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