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    The study revealed that the classroom oral interaction lacked of students participation in giving initiation and follow-up. It can be seen from the following chart. 3 Chart 1.1.IRF Pattern (Juniarti, 2010) To conclude, the previous study described above reveals that the participations of the students are dominated by their role as the responder. Meanwhile, they missed their

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    In this article, Weiqiang Mao (2009) examines the factors that necessitate and influence the teaching of culture in EFL classrooms. Though the focus is on English language classes in China, I believe the core message can be applied to second language classes anywhere. The EFL community now acknowledges the importance of culture, however, it’s presence in the curriculum remains sparse for a number of reasons including “lack of time, uncertainty about which aspects of culture to teach, and the lack

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    write, and started my science studies. I gained some of my skills through writing in Arabic like meditation and the way of thinking, but this part of life is barely related to the kind of writer I am now, because writing in English is completely different. My first experience with reading and writing in English started when I chose to attend an out siding high school in another city. It was a school for top students. Joining this school was my start point with the English and academic writing. It was

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    Design a Study Teachers who have higher expectations of their student’s abilities will have a higher academic achievement as compared to teachers who have low expectations of their students abilities. In this study, the independent variable is the expectation of the teachers on their student’s abilities, and the dependent variable is the student achievements based upon the teacher expectations. The achievements can be measured by monitoring classrooms in a high school setting for English class for

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    English Literacy

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    I will be successful in English 151. While I’m in class, I will make sure that I listen to what my instructors are saying and how they say to do something. It is also very important to take notes on what is being taught in the class, and whatever your teacher may right on the broad. In order to receive a passing grade and really pass the class I will have to complete all of my homework. When I’m at home, I will study a smaller section at a time so I can reflect more often on what I have just

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    Alp Research Paper

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    ago, I came to the U.S., and I joined the ALP, which is an American Language Program, to pursue my goal which is using English flawlessly. The ultimate result of my three semesters experience in studying English in a foreign country is that new students required to know about three important subjects: culture shock, Americans' lifestyle, and some of the best ways to learn English. The first point ALP students should be aware of is the culture

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    Reflective Essay English

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    Canby High School and my previous class experience in English has improved quite a bit since freshman year. English has always been the type of class that I was afraid of because I was not that good at writing essays. With the help of the wonderful English teachers here that have challenged me to try different methods of writing, there has been a significant improvement in my essay writing since middle school. I've grown to appreciate English class and in some cases even look forward to it. The goals

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    Higher education in the UK has probably become one of the most popular choices for international students. The study devoted into the experiences of the international students report that the phenomenon of culture shock as a part of challenges could be troubling them (UKCISA, 2008). Whereas, the students who come from developing countries responded that the higher education in the UK would extend work field as well as the effect of social cognition (Mazzarol and Soutar, 2002). Hence, it will be

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    comparative studies. Van De Vijer, 1998 mentioned that the rapid change in our societal structure is increasing the interest in comparative studies. Now a days we often come across with news related to performance and ranking of students of different countries compared internationally. With the increase in the interest in international comparison tests of academic achievement like Programme for International

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    very little, the word test is my weakness. My English spoken, my lazy, my word vocabulary affects my progress in this section. In this lesson I learned a lot in English grammar. English grammar has helped me in writing. It makes me more serious to learn. Some of my own actions have affected progress in the class. My English spoken, my lazy and my word vocabulary affect my progress in this section. I had not been good at my English before I entered this lesson. Most of my friends

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