English as an International Language: Perceptions of EFL Preservice Teachers in Higher Education Institutions in Indonesia
Table 2
Participants’ perceptions of varieties of English ().
No.
Statement
Response
SD
D
U
A
SA
1
Today, various varieties of English are acceptable, e.g., Hong Kong English, Indian English, and Singaporean English.
1 (0.5%)
8 (4.1%)
59 (30.4%)
65 (33.5%)
61 (31.4%)
2
Teachers can utilize English listening materials that have been recorded by individuals with a variety of different English accents.
3 (1.5%)
15 (7.7%)
52 (26.8%)
72 (37.1%)
52 (26.8%)
3
Today, various varieties of English are acceptable, including Indonesian English, Taiwanese English, and Japanese English.
3 (1.5%)
10 (5.2%)
59 (30.4%)
78 (40.2%)
44 (22.7%)
4
Teachers can incorporate interaction between native and nonnative English speakers in their English listening materials (e.g., Indonesian-Japanese speakers).
