The Impact of Study Club on English Speaking Skills: Student Perceptions
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https://doi.org/10.33096/tamaddun.v24i2.957Keywords:
English Study Club, Speaking Skills , Confidence Building, Participation DynamicsAbstract
This study investigates the impact of the English Study Club at Al-Qolam University on students’ speaking skills, addressing the problem of limited speaking proficiency due to lack of confidence, insufficient practice opportunities, and unsupportive environments. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews with five informants, including one administrator and four members (senior and junior), to explore participation dynamics, motivations, challenges, and outcomes. Findings reveal that the Study Club significantly enhances speaking fluency and confidence by providing a safe, inclusive space for regular practice through diverse activities like debates, presentations, and speaking games, with notable improvements in communicative behavior, particularly among shy students. However, challenges such as inconsistent participation, fear of making mistakes, and technical limitations in vocabulary and grammar persist, necessitating targeted strategies to sustain engagement and address skill gaps. The study concludes that the English Study Club is an effective platform for improving speaking skills, but its success depends on fostering consistent participation, reducing psychological barriers, and incorporating structured technical support to maximize its impact on students’ language proficiency.
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Andjarwati, T. (2015). Motivasi dari Sudut Pandang Teori Hirarki Kebutuhan Maslow, Teori Dua Faktor Herzberg, Teori X Y Mc Gregor, dan Teori Motivasi Prestasi Mc Clelland. Jmm17, 2(01). https://doi.org/10.30996/jmm17.v2i01.422
Hamadameen, S. A., & Najim, Q. N. (2020). The Impact of English Club Activities on EFL Students’ Communicative Skills. ZANCO Journal of Humanity Sciences, 24(4). https://doi.org/10.21271/zjhs.24.4.18
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Imansari, N., Sudewi, P. W., Mega, A., & Putri, J. (2024). Meningkatkan Keterampilan Public Speaking dan Kemahiran Berbicara Bahasa Inggris Melalui Program English Club bagi Siswa Sekolah Menengah Pertama Improving Public Speaking Skills and English Proficiency through an English Club Program for Junior High Scho. Lumbung Inovasi: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat, 9(4), 765–774.
Juliana, & Afrianti, N. (2020). PENGARUH KEGIATAN EKSTRAKURIKULER BAHASA INGGRIS TERHADAP PRESTASI BELAJAR BAHASA INGGRIS MAHASISWA KEPERAWATAN DI AKPER KESDAM ISKANDAR MUDA BANDA ACEH. Jurnal Keperawatan AKIMBA (JUKA).
Kusworo, B. (2022). Error Analysis in Recount Text Written by The First Year of English Department Al-Qolam Islamic Institute Gondanglegi Malang. Darussalam English Journal (DEJ), 2(2), 128–150. https://doi.org/10.30739/dej.v2i2.1751
Muliasari, D. (2020). Pengaruh Kegiatan English Fun Club dan Motivasi Belajar Terhadap Hasil Pembelajaran Mata Kuliah Bahasa Inggris Mahasiswa STIE AAS Surakarta. Jurnal Kependidikan, 8(1), 99–107. https://doi.org/10.24090/jk.v8i1.4303
Qizi, S. G. B., & Gayratovna, R. H. (2021). Assessment for Speaking Skill. Novateur Publications JournalINX - A Multidisciplinary Peer Reviewed Journal, 7(4), 46–49.
Ramadhania, V. A., & Christanti, A. (2024). Kontribusi Ekstrakurikuler Conversation Club English terhadap Pengembangan Kemampuan Bahasa Inggris Siswa. Unusida, 1(2), 63–69.
Sari Intan Titis. (2018). Pelaksanaan Kegiatan Ekstrakurikuler English Club Sebagai Upaya Meningkatkan Speaking Skill Siswa Kelas V Sekolah Dasar. UMSLibrary, 12.
Sonjaya, Y. (2024). Makna Kesadaran Perpajakan dalam Perspektif Fenomenologi. Owner, 8(1), 944–959. https://doi.org/10.33395/owner.v8i1.2149
Suherman, H. L. B. D. D. J. F. Y. (2022). Implementasi Kegiatan Esktrakurikuler English Club DalamMengembangkan Keterampilan Berbahasa Inggris. Jurnal Al Amin, 3(1), 108–116.
Wibowo, R. A. (2022). The Effectiveness of Using English Speaking Club to Improve Speaking Skill ini Maritime Faculty of Ivet University. Marine Science and Technology Journal, 3(1), 1–5. http://e-journal.ivet.ac.id/index.php/maristec
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