English as an International Language: Perceptions of EFL Preservice Teachers in Higher Education Institutions in Indonesia
Table 4
Participants’ perceptions of English speakers’ identity ().
No.
Statement
Response
SD
D
U
A
SA
1
English teachers should not pressure me to speak English in a “native” manner.
4 (2.1%)
26 (13.4%)
47 (24.2%)
46 (23.7%)
71 (36.6%)
2
I do not mind if people make fun of my English accent when I speak; it is my own.
3 (1.5%)
17 (8.8%)
40 (20.6%)
62 (32%)
72 (37.1%)
3
It is unnecessary for me to speak English in the manner of American or British speakers as long as my English is understandable (or comprehensible) to others.