<![CDATA[English is an international language that is widely used in education, technology, work, and everyday communication. Early exposure can help elementary school students build a basic foundation for later English learning. However, students in areas with limited English-teaching resources may have fewer opportunities to receive systematic instruction. This condition was found at SDN 10 Tandikek, Jorong Tandikek, Nagari Sitalang, IV Nagari District, Agam Regency, where English learning for students in grades I–V had not been provided optimally because of limited human resources, particularly English teachers. This community service activity aimed to introduce basic English and observe students’ ability to recognize, remember, write, and pronounce simple vocabulary. The activity was conducted on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, for 90 minutes in a mosque in Jorong Tandikek and involved 23 students from grades I–V. The learning materials covered the English alphabet, numbers, days, animals, fruits, common objects, and occupations or aspirations. The activity used simple explanation, repetition, guided pronunciation, individual practice, and short writing-and-reading tasks. Evaluation was observational and focused on recognition, recall, writing, and pronunciation. The observation indicated that students’ initial basic English ability was approximately 35% and reached approximately 70% after the session. These percentages are descriptive estimates rather than results of a standardized pre-test and post-test. The activity showed that students were willing to learn and became more confident in trying to use simple English. The main contribution of the activity was to provide an initial learning experience and demonstrate the need for continuous, level-appropriate English support in the local elementary school.
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