Problem
A. Analyze this piece of writing that was written by a freshman student. Write your reaction.
"The night was so cold and long for a loner like me", Adela said.
As I slept at night, I always thinking them".
I wish they are here". And then the door was knocking, my best friend.
"Hello Adela, did I disturb you? She asked.
"No, it's okey I'm just thinking"
"Thinking to what?",
"Thinking to my family".
B. Discussion
a) Based on the sample sentences, what can you say about the use of the English language?
b) Is the student using that standard grammar? Explain.
c) Is you reaction to his/her writing negative or positive? Why?
d) After the student has learned English for 10 to 11 years, what do you think went wrong?
e) If this person applied for a job, would you hire him/her?
f) If you were to help this person, what would you advise him/her?