2+1 Model: Integrated Culture in Language Learning

Abstract

Learning a language in a non-speaking of that language is indeed a big challenge for the learner, due to lack of environment, an obstacle in learning occurs, motivation diminished, at the end of time, the result is learning without understanding means zero knowledge in language learning. Understanding is the key in learning, fun is the spice added, and application of what has learned is the best way of executing it. In this study, the 2+1 model has been tested in teaching a foreign language to a non-speaker of that language, and the result shows by integrating culture in every language taught may add some spice in their study which can make them more interested and motivated in learning.