Language variation in BIPA teaching: innovative solutions for effective language learning in communication competencies

Abstract

The Indonesian for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) program faces challenges in accommodating language variations, including local dialects, registers, and diverse cultural contexts. This article analyzes innovative approaches in BIPA teaching at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, including communicative, multimodal, audiolingual, and real-task-based learning methods. The research uses a qualitative approach of case studies with data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings show that this combination of methods is effective in improving the communication competence of BIPA students, both formally and informally. Direct interaction with local communities, integration of digital technology, and visual-audio media enrich students' learning experience and strengthen their pragmatic abilities. This article recommends a language variation-based approach as a strategic solution to create relevant, adaptive, and contextual learning in support of the success of BIPA programs at the international level.