Community Service: Improving Middle School Students' English Skills through English Fun Day

Christiyanti Abel; Karolus Banda Larantukan

doi:10.55927/jpmb.v5i5.35

Authors

Christiyanti Abel Institut Keguruan Dan Teknologi Larantuka
Karolus Banda Larantukan Institut Keguruan Dan Teknologi Larantuka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/jpmb.v5i5.35

Keywords:

Community Service, English Fun Day, Interactive Learning, Junior High School.

Abstract

The English Fun Day activity is a form of community service aimed at improving English language skills of elementary and middle school students through interactive, creative, and fun learning methods. This program is designed to address the low interest and self-confidence of students in using English, especially in areas with limited access to foreign language education. This article presents the background, objectives, implementation methods, results, and impacts of the English Fun Day activity held in SMP NEGERI SATU ATAP Lamawolo, Wato Baya, West Adonara , East Flores District, East Nusa Tenggara.

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