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This book is on autonomous language learning, which is increasingly becoming important in language teaching circles.Learner autonomy is the concern of educational policy makers, educators(teachers inclusive) and parents, too. Language learning, which obviously needs continued self-initiated practice, requires the student to enjoy meaningful autonomy.Therefore, policy makers, educators and parents should do all they can to enable students to develop autonomous learning skills. To achieve this noble goal, they need to acquire necessary materials such as quality books. This book, which thoroughly examines major hindrances to the development of autonomy among Grade Nine students in learning English, is a valuable support in the endeavor to Produce learners who can learn language independently. The author believes that buyers can find the book a key resource for the stated purpose.

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Born and brought up in a small Ethiopian village, I attended a government primary school nearby. Then I joined a high school 26 kilo meters away from my village.I recently obtained a Master´s degree in TEFL. I have been teaching English for 15 years,and am now head of the Department of English Language and Literature in Jimma University, Ethiopia.

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