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Studying about participant structure in learning English has important role in evaluating their character toward implementing a method or technique further. To figure out their participant structure, the researcher used linguistic anthropology approach. It is able to provide information about participation verbally and non-verbally. The objective of the study was to describe participant structure in learning English. Participant structure theory which is proposed by Philip (1972) was applied in this study. Qualitative method was implemented in this study. The location of study was in LP3I Polytechnic Medan at Sei Serayu street number 48D. The data were recordings of participant in classroom during studying English by using handycam Panasonic FULL HD. Besides, interview and observation also used to support recording. They were analyzed by using interactive model analysis that consist of data selection, data display, and verifying/conclusion. Data selection noticed the performance, indexes, and participation which refer to participation during learning in classroom. Data display described the participant structure during learning in the classroom. Verifying/conclusion explained about the dominant participant structure in the classroom during learning English. The result of the study showed that participant structure of student in LP3I Polytechnic Medan was involving the entire classroom interaction or type I. It is occured because all students need to be involved and to be given attention by lecturer to overcome their problem in learning English such as lack of confidence and afraid to make mistake in their speech.