Room of Civil Social Development
Vol. 4 No. 5 (2025): Room of Civil Society Development

Empowering Students’ Speaking Proficiency through a Two-Day English Camp: A Community Service Program in Rural Indonesia

Husnaini (Unknown)
Ermawati (Unknown)
Fidia Ditazam Malik (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Oct 2025

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of the English Camp program on enhancing English-speaking proficiency at SMA Negeri 11 Luwu, Indonesia. Conducted over two days, the program focused on interactive learning through communicative tasks such as group discussions, role-playing, and language games. A total of 44 students participated, and their speaking abilities were assessed using pretest and posttest evaluations. The results showed significant improvement in fluency, vocabulary, pronunciation, and confidence. Group 1 and Group 5 exhibited the highest increases in scores, with fluency and confidence showing the greatest gains. The study found that the program was especially effective for lower-proficiency learners, while higher-level learners showed minimal progress due to the ceiling effect. Qualitative data from teacher and student interviews indicated that the camp created a positive and engaging learning environment that encouraged students to use English naturally and confidently. The findings support the efficacy of short-term, immersive programs in improving EFL learners’ speaking skills and highlight the importance of experiential and collaborative learning in language acquisition.

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Journal Info

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rcsd

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Arts Humanities Education Social Sciences Other

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Focus and Scope Focus Room of Civil Society Development (RCSD) is a community service-oriented journal that focuses on advancing theories, research, and practices in community participation and empowerment. The journal explores innovative approaches to fostering active participation of communities ...