Using English Movies and TV Programs for Developing Listening Skills of EFL Learners (original) (raw)
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2019
iii v MOTTO AND DEDICATION "If you can't stand the tired of studying, then you must endure the pain of ignorance" (Imam Syafi'i) This Thesis is dedicated to: My beloved family, my parents Sumijan and Sukarsih for their valuable prayer, sacrifice, and support. My old and young sister, Jefy and Dwi that have been helped me. My beloved friends, Mega, Diah, Anis, Shella, and Ebi who always beside me, help and support me. My advisors Mr. Luqman Baehaqi, S.S., M. Pd., and Miss Zaitun Qamariah, M. Pd., that always give me support, who there were no fatigue to always teach and give the direction that helps the completion of this thesis.
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