The effectiveness of English learning model through club activities

Learning English through club activities helps learners observe and apply the knowledge they have learned into practice. Through activities with different topics, learners gradually overcome their self-consciousness and shyness to improve their English. This is an effective model in implementing the Khanh Hoa People Speaking English Program.

Study without pressure

Tan Tien Women's English Club (Nha Trang City) was established in September 2023 with about 35 members, meeting from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. every Friday. Every Friday afternoon, members come to the Tan Tien Ward People's Committee Hall at 42 Tran Khanh Du to study. The club's members are mostly women between the ages of 50 and 65. Here, each week, students are guided by volunteers in lessons on different topics. Not only do they learn vocabulary with vivid illustrations, learn pronunciation, answer questions, etc., students also participate in fun knowledge review games.

Each week, students are guided through lessons on different topics by volunteers.

Carefully taking notes of the lessons, Ms. Tang Thi Cong (born in 1956, Tan Tien ward) said: “I have only joined the club for 4 months now but I really like learning English, I always look forward to Fridays to go to class. Studying in the form of club activities like this, I do not feel pressured, I can participate in many practical games, meet people to interact. Thanks to that, I absorb the lessons better, find studying easy and go home to review the lessons, do the assigned exercises.”

Members of the Tan Tien Women's English Club take careful notes in each class.

As one of the students who participated from the early days of the club's establishment until now, Ms. Ngo Thi Loan (born in 1958, Tan Tien ward) confided that she feels very comfortable learning English here, participating in games to consolidate her knowledge of vocabulary. Learning English through club activities helps her learn easily, remember easily, and absorb lessons better under the enthusiastic guidance of teaching volunteers. She often goes for a walk on the beach so she meets many foreign tourists, they ask about roads, markets, delicious food, etc. With the English she has learned in the past 2 years, she answers and introduces them to what she knows. Besides, she also teaches and exchanges English with her grandchildren at home.

Students participate in the game to answer questions.

Community Engagement

Cho Dam English Club was established in March 2023 with 25 members who are traders at the market, officers and employees of Cho Dam One Member Co., Ltd. and children of traders. The club meets every Saturday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Each month, the club has 3-5 meetings; including 2-3 meetings at the Market Management Office and 1-2 field trips to the market to talk directly with foreigners. Thereby, helping students to both learn theory and have an environment to practice communication skills.

An English lesson of Cho Dam English Club.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Van Yen (born in 1965) - a fabric flower and decorative flower vendor at Dam Market has been participating in the club for over a year. Ms. Yen said: “I am very happy to join the club because the volunteers teach easy-to-understand lessons and organize many games to review knowledge. The atmosphere in the classes is always cheerful, so everyone is happy, excited, and receptive to the lessons. Every day, I try to learn a little to remember vocabulary and communicate better, applying it to daily business.”

Learning English through club activities helps students feel comfortable and pressure-free.

According to Ms. Le Thi Ngoc Thuy - Club Manager, the model of learning English through club activities is very effective for the Cho Dam English Club because traders have better practice conditions when applying the knowledge they have learned to trade with foreign customers. About once every 3 months, the Club also organizes a picnic for students to change the living environment. Through these activities, members can get along, connect with each other, confidently communicate in English and learn how to work in groups.

Members enthusiastically participated in the game.

Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Hoan - Project Manager of Khanh Hoa People Speaking English said that the province currently has 250 English clubs established in districts, towns and cities including: Nha Trang, Cam Lam, Cam Ranh, Dien Khanh, Van Ninh and Ninh Hoa. The club model is organized locally and in units according to the needs of each target group, from students, traders, communities, civil servants, public employees, businesses to specialized groups such as: Taxi drivers, cyclo drivers, restaurant staff, hotels, police, etc. Thanks to that, learning activities are not imposed but are close, practical, easy to access and maintained regularly. Through regular meetings, students practice communication, participate in language games, role-play situations in real life as well as in work and career. From there, forming habits and the ability to use English in daily life and work. Many people who were once reserved and self-conscious have now boldly started conversations, introduced products, and supported tourists in fluent English. Learning in the English Club model helps members feel more comfortable and confident than in traditional classes.

CHAU TUONG

Source: https://baokhanhhoa.vn/xa-hoi/giao-duc/202506/hieu-qua-mo-hinh-hoc-tieng-anh-qua-sinh-hoat-cau-lac-bo-e585af2/