ABSTRACT
Nama : Al Hakan Jazuli
Reg. No. : 200203064
Faculty : Fakultas Tarbiyah dan Keguruan
Major : Department of English Language Education
Thesis Working Title :AN EXPLORATIVE STUDY OF THE EXPERIENCE U-17 FIFA WORLD CUP SUPPORTING REFEREE IN SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING CONTEXT
Supervisor : Rahmi Fhonna, M.A
Keywords : FIFA World Cup U-17, Second Language Learning (SLL), English Language Proficiency, Career Development.
Abstract
This study delves into the experiences of Indonesian FIFA World Cup U-17 Supporting Referees in a Second Language Learning (SLL) context. As English has become the global language of opportunity, particularly in the realm of professional sports, it is crucial for referees to possess strong English language skills for effective communication with players, coaches, and officials from diverse linguistic backgrounds. This research explores the experiences of FIFA Licensed Supporting Referees on Indonesia’s FIFA World Cup U-17 in SLA Context including the strategies, challenges in learning and communicating English as well the problem-solving action faced by these referees in acquiring and utilizing English language proficiency.The result of the study showed these referees acknowledged the essential of English for obtaining career mobility and also challenges that happened in communicative such as fast-paced dialect by native speaker during the International Match. By understanding their experiences, insights can be gained into the specific needs of language learners in specialized professional contexts.