English Fun Day (EFD) activity is part of the Volunteer Teaching Project program implemented by Tadris English students of Fatmawati Sukarno State Islamic University Bengkulu. This activity aims to improve the basic English skills of grade V and VI students at SDN 44 Bengkulu Tengah through an interactive, fun, and educational game-based learning approach. Referring to the Input Hypothesis theory by Krashen and Zone of Proximal Development by Vygotsky, as well as case studies from Thailand, the program integrates learning activities such as vocabulary introduction, speaking practice, listening, writing, and educational competitions in a fun atmosphere. The results showed an increase in students' active participation, high enthusiasm for learning, and the effectiveness of interactive methods in the teaching process. In addition to having a positive impact on students, this activity is also a medium for applying language teaching theory for students. Obstacles such as schedule adjustments and location access can be overcome with good coordination. This activity is recommended to be adopted more widely as a form of collaboration between higher education institutions and elementary schools in strengthening foreign language literacy from an early age.
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