Prototype Module for Online Functional English

The major focus of the study was to develop a prototype module for online functional English for adult Asian national beginner learners that would help them in their difficulties in using English for different functions or situations. The researchers discovered the difficulties of the Asian nationals by observing them in an interview with them. During the interview, the Asian nationals showed their willingness to learn functional English although it was difficult on their part. This study used purposive sampling design. The research participants consisted of approximately 15 Asian nationals, five Chinese, five Japanese and five Koreans. After the interview, the data were gathered and transcribed. Based on the findings, the researchers found out that the adult Asian national beginner learners had difficulties in English in terms of sound production, intonation, vocabulary, sentence construction and grammar. The online prototype module was formed to help them cope with their difficulties in functional English. This online prototype module will be posted or uploaded in the Internet to help the adult Asian national beginner learners to enhance their skills in using functional English.