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Old 13-Nov-2003, 02:25
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Default Re: Arabic And English

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These are difficulties regarding the languages themselves.
There are other difficulties regarding the learner himself. First of all, he might have some troubles with his LAD---language acquiring device .
Those are all okay, but I think it is language acquisition device. I must admit that I am not totally sure what "difficulties regarding the languages themselves" means. Perhaps context would explain that.

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Secondly, if he is patient, he will not get along with that.
I don't know what that means. All I am fairly sure of is that the writer sees patience as a detriment.

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As is known, students in Saudi Arabia are being taught in Grammar- Translation Method, which is not that sufficient. So, they do not practice enough spoken utterance. Consequently, they cannot develop English easily.
  • As is known, students in Saudi Arabia are being taught by the Grammar- Translation Method, which is an inadequate method. They do not get enough practice speaking English. Consequently, they have difficulty developing their English skills.

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Nowadays, most of these difficulties are somewhat overcome by using facilities of technology. What we are to do is exploit that successfully.
  • Nowadays, most of these difficulties are somewhat overcome by using modern technology. What we need to do is exploit those methods to maximum advantage.

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In short, exposing to English is more important than studying it through books, articles and syllabus.
  • In short, exposure to English (both spoken and written English) is more important than studying it through books, articles and syllabus.

I think that is right, but I am not certain. Anyhow, you will probably need to make some more changes once you put all the sentences back together.

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