INTERNAL MODIFICATION IN REQUESTING USED BY EFL LEARNERS

Authors

  • Khairunnisa Khairunnisa IKIP Mataram, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33394/jo-elt.v1i1.2402

Keywords:

Internal Modification, Requesting, EFL Learners

Abstract

Speech acts realization of request is distinct for it leaves benefit to the requester but loss to the requestee. Thus, politeness is a primary issue in requesting. Therefore, internal modification can be used to soften the impact of the request. This paper looks into the internal modification used by EFL learners compared to the native speakers. Discourse Completion Tasks (DCT) is used to obtain the data. Then, the internal modification strategy is analyzed based on Trosborg's strategy of request (Trosborg, 1994). The research reveals the variety of the internal modification used by EFL learners are still limited compared to the native speakers. In this case, some factors are proved to determine the performance of the strategy being used such as proficiency and direct contact with native speakers as well as immersion in the English exposure, e.g length of stay in English speaking country.

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Thomas, Jenny, 1995. Meaning in Interaction. Longman: United Kingdom.

Trosborg, Anna. 1994. Interlanguage Pragmatics – Requests, complaints, and apologies. Berlin: Walter de Gruyter & Co.

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2020-02-27

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Khairunnisa, K. (2020). INTERNAL MODIFICATION IN REQUESTING USED BY EFL LEARNERS. Jo-ELT (Journal of English Language Teaching) Fakultas Pendidikan Bahasa & Seni Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris IKIP, 1(1), 24–36. https://doi.org/10.33394/jo-elt.v1i1.2402

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2014)

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