CRITICAL BOOK REPORT

PRODUCTIVE ORAL LANGUAGE SKILLS

Farida Hanim Saragih S.Pd. , M.Hum

I STILL CAN’T SPEAK ENGLISH

(JASON WEST)
LANGUAGES OU THERE LTD.
Group 2
Members : - Desy Angryany Nasution (2221121040)
- Hari Mukti Manullang (2223121078)
-Priscila Filania Pelampung (2223212090)

ENGLISH EDUCATION PROGRAM STUDY

FACULTY OF LANGUAGE AND ART
MEDAN STATE UNIVERSITY
SEPTEMBER 2022
 FOREWORD
We give thanks to the presence of God. Who has given us wisdom, so that we are able to
complete the English paper according to the planned time. We made this paper in order to fulfill one
of the assessment requirements for English courses. Which includes group grade assignments.

The preparation of this paper does not intend to change the existing material. However, it is
only an approach to the material or comparing some of the same material from various references.
Which can add to the things related to English about Verb.

The making of this paper uses the literature study method, which is to collect and review
English material from various references. We use this data collection method, so that the paper we
compile can provide information that is easy to understand.

Submission of comparisons of material from one reference to another will be integrated in one
paper. So there is no complete overhaul of the original book.

We as compilers are certainly never free from mistakes. Likewise in the preparation of this
paper, which has many shortcomings. Therefore, we apologize for any shortcomings.

Monday, Sept 26th 2022, Medan

 CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION

A. RATIONALIZATION OF THE IMPORTANCE OF CBR

The opinion is writing that contains the thoughts or ideas of the author. Opinion writing does not
require in-depth study, just the thoughts of the author. Writing in the form of an opinion is less accurate if
it is used as a reference because it is only one person's thoughts. Opinions from one person to another are
very likely to differ due to different ideas or points of view. Opinions can also be written by people who
are competent in certain fields, but the information conveyed is purely based on theories or the results of
other people's research.

In this book, we will review the opinion essay for the Critical Book review assignment in the book
entitled "Introduction to Academic Writing". We will review how the material in this book is about
opinion essays, illustrations, book covers, and grammar used to convey opinion essay material. In this
book, we will also review some of the advantages and disadvantages of this book.

By reviewing this book, we hope to be able to analyze the conclusions and find the advantages and
disadvantages contained in this book. And summarize some of the material about Opinion essays that we
reviewed so that it is easier to find the essence of the opinion of the essay.

B. PURPOSE OF WRITING CBR

The purpose of this Critical Book Review is as follows:
1. To fulfill KKNI’s duties of Opinion Essays
2. Add insights to readers and writers about the Opinion Essays through critical book review (CBR)
3. Improve the author’s self to be able to think critically in the search for information that is in the book
read
4. Practice formulating and drawing conclusions on the books reviewed
5. Strengthen the author’s argumentation ability in terms of responding to and comparing the content or
discussion of the book

C. BENEFIT OF CBR
The benefit of making this Critical Book Review is adding read the material so that knowledge and
insights related to Opinion Essays as reviewed material in this CBR. In addition, another benefit of
making this CBR is to make it easier for readers to know the core of the book reviewed by presenting it
with a more integrated summary and discussion of the contents of the book.

D. IDENTITY OF REVIEWED BOOK

The identity of the book is :

Identity The Book

Heading I Still Can’t Speak English
Edition First Edition
Author/Editor Jason West
Publisher © Languages Out There Ltd.
Rising City London
Year of Publication 2013
ISBN 978-0-9561589-4-9
CHAPTER II

SUMMARY

1. INTRODUCTION

English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching and learning has not changed much in decades. The majority of
ESL courses are taught in the same way and millions of Hardworking learners still cannot speak English.
This is a huge waste of time, effort, and money, and it does not have to be like this. There some academic
research that proves that ESL doesn’t help you to speak English.

To become an independent English learner you will also need to do a little bit of work but the more
you do more interesting and motivating it will become. The first three or four lessons are the hardest; that
is when you learn how to learn to speak English. English Out There is a process and like any process, if you
miss one bit you will not get the result you desire. We can provide some online help and support but most
of it is up to you now, but you can do it, you can finally speak English comfortably.

Chapter 2. why do we talk

The final conclusion is that language is a social, real-world inspired phenomenon in humans and this is just
what we at English Out There have believed all along and it is what our courses are based upon.

Chapter 3. How we learn to speak

The evidence suggests social learning shapes the neural framework of

the brain for language and communication. Using brain imaging bilingual babies often show up activity

in two overlapping areas, one for each language. there are mentions of “social interaction”, “mapping”, and

“multiple listenings” in infants and then second language acquisition was mentioned towards the end.

Chapter 4.The Psychology of Speaking

English the way educational systems and English language Teaching and learning (ELT) the world over, has
stuck by a system of a) teaching to tests and b) either completely ignoring the psychology of language
learning or failing to integrate psychologically supportive techniques into ELT curricula.

the concepts that make and don't make a viable educational program are determined by the people who

prefer others to follow their own path.

This could explain why change is so slow and why awareness and value are so hard to come by for
something

it's very different.

The learners, through the internet, are trying to find their

own way to improve the skills that they can’t get in formal classes but know they need.

Chapter 5.what's stop you Speaking

Over-arousal for a task, such as speaking a foreign language without the right mental preparation and
support, can lead to a complete drop-off in performance and the memory will struggle.

anxiety and stress, in fields of activity outside of language learning, are commonly and

actively ‘managed’ by mental and physical processes put in place to help the person to overcome the

fear that stops them performing properly.