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English has emerged as a world language which is used from international trade to international media and contributed to the increase of communication among nations Parallel to this situation the English language has been acquiring an important role in Turkey as a tool for communication and a means of progress This qualitative study describes language learners’ perception of this influential language The data were gathered form students in preparatory program through semi structured interviews and analyzed through meaning condensation method Results indicated that language learners perceive English as an international language and have multilayered attitude towards English On the one hand they value English as a language of power and want to have an access to this power by mastering it but on the other hand they question its dominance and show negative attitude towards learning English Key Words: English as an International Language attitude towards English Foreign language education

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