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THE USE OF COMMUNICATION STRATEGY IN INTENSIVE ENGLISH CLASSROOM ria, Guspa
Menara Ilmu Vol 12, No 5 (2018): Vol. XII No. 5 April 2018
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Barat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33559/mi.v12i5.782

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Communication strategy is the way to help the speakers when facing difficulties incommunication using Foreign Language (English). When leaners do not know how to say aword in English, they can communicate effectively by using their hands, imitating sounds,inventing new words, or describing what they mean. These ways are the kinds ofcommunicating with communication strategies. This paper is focused on the use ofcommunication strategy in Intensive English classroom. It also describes the theory ofcommunication strategies that can be used for learners in Intensive English classroom. Theaim of this paper is to provide several ways of communication strategies that can be used forteacher in classroom and to facilitate learners’ communicative competence in English.Key words: communication strategy, Intensive English classroom, communicativecompetence.
EXTENSIVE READINGCLASS: APPROACH AND READING MATERIALS FORCOLLEGE STUDENTS RIA, GUSPA
Menara Ilmu Vol 11, No 77 (2017): Vol. XI Jilid 1 No. 77, Oktober 2017
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Barat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33559/mi.v11i77.354

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This article discusses aboutextensive reading material for students in university level,the benefits of Extensive Reading for students, and Extensive Reading approach. It considersthe benefits extensive reading can bring to English language learners and teachers. Inclassroom, students read long texts or large quantities for general understanding, with theintention of enjoying the texts. In selecting reading material,teacher should pay attentiontoreading material, students’ choice, reading out of class, silent reading, language level, use ofdictionaries, and teacher as a model. Students are allowed to choose the books or article theyread depending on their interests in class. In this way students are encouraged to read forpleasure and should become better readers. It will also increase students’ reading fluency,motivation and vocabulary.Key words:extensive reading, benefit, approach, reading material, vocabulary