We are Cherry, Cindy and Ingrid, studying at The University of Hong Kong. We are currently working on a blog on the topic of Indonesian domestic helpers in Hong Kong. As its population in Hong Kong is steadily increasing, we would like to investigate this group of people, especially on their language behaviors.
Globalization allows the movements of goods, information, money, and bodies across the borders. Like the Indonesian group, they came to Hong Kong in search of works and opportunities. The money they earned not only help them to make a living here, it also helps their relatives in Indonesia to build houses and to send their children to schools etc.
When they reach a new place, language difference must be one of the hardest obstacles need to overcome. We hope to understand how they learn and practise different languages in a globalized neighbourhood like Hong Kong. Their stories in language repertoire, language attitude and language acquisition are our main focus to examine.
By presenting our analysis through this blog, we hope the situation of Indonesian domestic helpers can reach out to a wider audience.
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