Indonesian as Foreign Language: Folklore as Alternative of Aloud Reading Teaching Materials

The use of literature as BIPA teaching materials can certainly preserve it. Reading legends of literary texts in BIPA learners can also improve not only the ability to read from the texts provided, but also knowledge about Indonesian culture implicit in the legendary story. Reading aloud is one way to help BIPA learners practice Indonesian language skills. This study aims to explain how literary learning in the form of reading legend stories can be an alternative in BIPA learning, especially in reading aloud. This research uses descriptive qualitative research methods. Focus on the question of literary teaching materials such as what can be utilized in BIPA learning. Research techniques in collecting data in the form of observation. The data sources of this research are (1) literary texts in the form of legends, and (2) the learning process of BIPA students. The use of literary learning through legendary stories is linguistic competence, cultural competence, reading, listening and speaking skills. Language competencies that can be achieved include the use of grammar and vocabulary in various legend texts provided.