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English for Communication: Strengthening English Language Skills for Students at Pesantren Mahasiswa Darushohabah Jakarta Gufron, Gufron
IKRA-ITH ABDIMAS Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): Jurnal IKRAITH-ABDIMAS Vol 9 No 2 Juli 2025
Publisher : Universitas Persada Indonesia YAI

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This community service initiative (PkM) addressed the critical need for English communication skills among students at Pesantren Mahasiswa Darushohabah in Jakarta. Recognizing English proficiency as an essential global competency, the program targeted persistent challenges in oral communication faced by pesantren students (Santri) due to limited practice opportunities and confidence issues. The "English for Communication" seminar employed Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) methods, combining motivational lectures with practical speaking exercises including role-plays, simulations, and interactive discussions. Fifteen participants engaged in 2 hours of intensive training focusing on daily communication scenarios, strategies for improving speaking skills, and confidence-building techniques. Pre-activity observations revealed students' initial reluctance and anxiety about speaking English, particularly in formal settings. However, post-activity evaluations demonstrated significant improvement in participation levels, with 80% of attendees actively engaging in conversation exercises by the session's conclusion. Qualitative feedback highlighted increased motivation and reduced speaking anxiety among participants, who particularly valued the non-judgmental learning environment. The program successfully achieved its dual objectives of enhancing practical communication skills and fostering self-efficacy, as evidenced by participants' requests for ongoing English clubs and additional learning materials. This intervention demonstrates the effectiveness of CLT approaches in religious educational contexts and underscores the importance of creating supportive environments for language practice. Recommendations include establishing regular speaking sessions and developing contextual learning resources to sustain the program's impact.
English for a Global Future: Santri’s Perceptions and Aspirations toward English Mastery Gufron, Gufron; Syarifuddin, Syarifuddin
IKRA-ITH ABDIMAS Vol. 9 No. 3 (2025): Jurnal IKRAITH-ABDIMAS Vol 9 No 3 November 2025
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This study reports a community service program (Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat/PkM) aimed at exploring and strengthening santri’s perceptions and aspirations toward English mastery in an Islamic boarding school context. In the era of globalization, English proficiency is increasingly essential not only for academic and professional advancement but also for enabling santri to engage in global communication and represent Islamic values internationally. This program was conducted at Pondok Pesantren Salafiyah Syafiiyah Sukorejo and involved 100 santri as participants. A mixed-method approach was employed, combining a structured questionnaire and semi-structured interviews to obtain quantitative and qualitative data. The questionnaire measured santri’s attitudes toward English, motivation and passion for learning English, as well as perceived benefits and barriers, while interviews explored their experiences, challenges, and future aspirations. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively using mean scores, standard deviations, and reliability coefficients, whereas qualitative data were analyzed thematically. The findings indicate that santri demonstrated highly positive attitudes and strong motivation toward English learning, particularly driven by aspirations for global engagement and the dissemination of Islamic values. However, moderate levels of confidence and limited practice opportunities were identified as key challenges. Overall, the program highlights the importance of communicative, supportive, and context-sensitive English learning initiatives in pesantren environments. The study recommends sustained English programs, increased speaking practice, and institutional support to enhance santri’s English proficiency in a sustainable manner.