ERIC Number: EJ1467862
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
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ISSN: ISSN-2527-6492
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Investigating EFL Students' Politeness Strategies in Pedagogical WhatsApp Text Conversation
Siti Rowiyah; Nabila Humaira; Latifah Nurfitriana
Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics, v10 n1 p21-37 2025
The use of social media in human life recently is such normal direct interaction including in English language teaching. Politeness strategies are essential in social communication to keep convenient connections. This study aims to examine how politeness strategies are used in increasingly complex situations, combining social media and the pedagogical context of multiple members' character, specifically in an EFL class WhatsApp group, and note any effects on students' language acquisition. This research employs a qualitative methodology with a precisely descriptive case study procedure. The data in this study consists of the last two months' WhatsApp group chats centered on English learning, specifically examining the usage of politeness methods as well as the results of a focused group discussion (FGD) involving six English as a Foreign Language (EFL) randomly selected students who are members of the WhatsApp group. The result shows that students use positive and negative politeness strategies during the WhatsApp conversation. It enhances their English language learning motivation, critical thinking skills, vocabulary enrichment, writing improvement, and raising awareness of English grammar skills. Therefore, applying politeness strategies in WhatsApp instructional conversations is advantageous in preventing the failure of effective communication during the learning process.
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Prosocial Behavior, Social Media, Handheld Devices, Telecommunications, Teaching Methods, Language Acquisition, Second Language Learning, Communication Skills, College Students, Foreign Countries
Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics. English Department, Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, State Islamic Institute of Samarinda, Indonesia. e-mail: ijeltalj@gmail.com; Web site: https://ijeltal.org/index.php/ijeltal
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Indonesia
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