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34 2, N neutralsomewhat believe which is valued 3, B believe which is valued 4, and SB strongly believe which is valued 5. This 37-statemented questionnaire was first piloted to 30 thirty students to check it’s validity as well as to make sure that the statements are clear and comprehensible. This questionnaire was used to obtain information related to learners’ beliefs about ICE program they were taking. The following is the grouping of the statements in the questionnaire. Table 3.1 Grouping of the Statements in the Questionnaire Statements Areas of Beliefs It is easier for children than adults to learn English. Beliefs about Foreign Language Aptitude Some people have a special ability for learning English. Indonesian are good at learning English. I have a special ability to master English. Everyone can learn English. People who speak more than one language are very intelligent. It is easier for someone who already speaks a foreign language to learn another one. Female learners are better in learning English than the males People who are good at mathematics or science are good at learning English I do not master enough vocabulary items Beliefs about the Difficulty of Learning Considering grammar makes me difficult to speak in English 35 Pronuncing English words is difficult English in ICE Program Having English lesson in ICE does not equip the student with enough English to survive in conversations I can learn English faster if I have a partner to practice after ICE classes The current method applied in ICE classes support me to practice speaking in English Grammar is crucial to learn in ICE classes Beliefs about Nature of Learning English The best place to learn foreign language is in the native countries The most crucial part to learn English is mastering vocabulary items The most important part in learning English is grammar mastery The most supporting part in learning English is learning native-like pronunciation Learning speaking in English is different from learning writing in English Communicative learning is important to improve English speaking ability Beliefs about Learning and Communication Strategies in ICE Program The using of body language, mimic, or imitating voice need to be applied to elaborate the speaker’s intention Memorizing is a good strategy to learn English Learners are allowed to switch into Bahasa Indonesia while speaking in English Learners are allowed to describe something they found it difficult to convey If I found difficult words, I am allowed to ask the