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THANH HOA DEPARTMENT EDUCATION AND TRAINING
TRIEU SON 5 HIGH SCHOOL

EXPERIENCE INITIATIVES

ORGANIZE ENGLISH CLUB ACTIVITIES
EFFECTIVELY TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’
ENGLISH SKILLS ESPECIALLY SPEAKING
SKILL IN TRIEU SON 5 HIGH SCHOOL

Author: Le Thi Phuong
Position: Teacher – Group vice leader
of Geography and English Group
Experience initiative in the field: English

SCHOOL YEAR: 2021 -2022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1. Introduction…………………………………………………………...
1.1. Rationale…………………………………………………………….
1.2. Aims of the study…………………………………………………....
1.3. Subjects of the study………………………………………………...

1.4. Methods of the study………………………………………………...
2. Development…………………………………………………………..
2.1. Theoretical background……………………………………………..
2.1.1. Definition of English Club………………………………………...
2.1.2. Definition of Speaking skill……………………………………….
2.2. Real situation in Trieu son 5 high school before applying the study..
2.3. Methods applied to solve problems………………………………....
2.3.1. Identifying the aims of joining English Club……………………...
2.3.2. The Activities of English Club……………………………………
2.3.3. The principle as a successful English Club……………………….
2.3.4. English club activities held effectively carried out in Trieu Son 5
high school to improve students’ English skills especially speaking
skill……………………………………………………………………….
2.3.4.1. Role – play………………………………………………………
2.3.4.2. Fashion show …………………………………………………...
2.3.4.3. Talent contest……………………………………………………
2.3.4.4. Speaking English contest………………………………………..
2.3.4.5. Games and small talks with the whole students in Trieu Son 5
high school……………………………………………………………….
2.4. Effectiveness after applying the study for students, teaching
activity, the author, the colleagues and the school………………………
2.4.1. Effectiveness of the study for students and teaching activity……..
2.4.2. Effectiveness of the study for the author, the teachers and the
school…………………………………………………………………….
3. Conclusion and suggestions…………………………………………..
3.1. Conclusion…………………………………………………………..
3.2. Suggestions……………………………………………………….....
3.2.1. For colleagues……………………………………………………..
3.2.2. For other studies…………………………………………..
References

Appendix
Experience initiative recognized by  Education and Training Department of
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Rationale
English plays an important role and has become a very important
language in the world. People are forced to be able to mastering English if they
want to interact with people in the world. Besides, English is also used for

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transferring science, knowledge, and technology of information. In Vietnam,
English becomes foreign language which everyone should learn to survive in
this era. Almost in all fields of occupations and professions, English takes a very
significant role as one of the requirements for applying a good job. Therefore, to
learn English is a must for the people whose native language is not English, if
they want to develop their carriers in this global era. So, they will not be left
behind.
Students, especially in high schools, have recently begun to show their
concern on learning English. They want to broaden their knowledge through
English. They are eager to learn and to use English in their daily
communication. However, in high schools, teachers mainly focus on grammar
points and knowledge needed in the entrance examinations. Some of students
realize that English is much needed for their future career. Nowadays, students
find extracurricular activity or English club as one of the several ways in
improving their English, especially in spoken form. They use English club as
their media to improve their English. It has been generally assumed that
participation in extracurricular activities has a positive impact for students in
progressing their English.

Yildiz (2015) stated that to be more precise to learn English language,
students need to join extracurricular activities in language learning, such as
English language debate, journalism club or drama club activities to be more
fluent in English. The extracurricular activities may offer many skills that are
not easily taught in classrooms (Holt, Sehn, Spence, Newton, & Ball; 2012). So,
it will be beneficial for students in gaining more knowledge. High school
students spend a majority of their time inside of the classroom. Therefore,
students join in extracurricular activities not only for entertainment, social and
enjoyment purposes, but most important, to gain and improve their skills in
English. Besides, the activities of extracurricular are also as a way for students
to experience what they are learning in class in a real-world context. They
practice what they get in the classroom in daily life. In conclusion, joining
English club as extracurricular activities is good opportunities for students to
achieve their goals in improving their English skills, stimulate their creativity
and confidence in using English language.
In Trieu son 5 high school, learning English two years ago still focused on
Grammar points and the text book. Students did not have opportunity to use
English in communicative ways. Therefore, extracurricular activities in general
and English club in particular are something very strange to them. According to
the new teaching method called student – centered learning, along with the
leading spirit of school administrators in our school, English teachers in my
school jointly held the English club programs for our students.
For myself, working as an English teacher for over ten years and a leader
of English group in my school for many years, I interested to do the
research which entitled “Organize English club activities effectively to improve
students’ English skills especially speaking skill in Trieu Son 5 high school” as
my experience initiative.
1.2. Aims of the study

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Referring to the problems above, the objectives of this research will be
mentioned below:
- To identify the influence of joining English Club toward students’ English
learning spirit and students’ English skills especially speaking skill.
- To know whether joining the English Club is effective on improving English
skills especially speaking skill or not.
1.3. Subjects of the study
The subject of the study is 40 students who joined in English club at Trieu
Son 5 high school in academic year 2021 - 2022. They are in tenth and eleventh
grade.
1.4. Methods of the study
In this study, I wanted to know the perception of the students toward
English club activities and the effectiveness of English club activities on
improving English skills, especially speaking skill. I used questionnaire to
collect the data. I found that students perceived English club play an important
role in supporting students to practice English skills.
2. DEVELOPMENT
2.1. Theoretical background
2.1.1. Definition of English Club
English club is a student-run organization which runs exciting social and
cultural events, such as language forum, writing essay, creative writing, or
poetry readings (Afia, 2006). The emphasis of the English club is on exposure to
the English language rather than the development of a strict set of English
language skills (Afia, 2006). English club means a club for people who are
interested in English language practice. They gather in the club with the same
goal that is to improve their English skills. The existence of English club is very
helpful for the foreign language learners. It is because they will have enough
opportunities to use the target language in real communication continually. The

language environment created by the members is encouraged to practice what
they have learned about English.
2.1.2. Definition of Speaking skill
Based on Torky (2006:17), he stated that speaking is one of the
four language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking). Speaking is
defined as an interactive process of constructing meaning that involves
producing, receiving and processing information. Speaking ability in this
research is the capability or the competence that students’ have to talk and
communicate using English language fluently. It is used to share meaning
through the use of words in spoken language and it kind of speaking for
beginner level. It appropriate for students in junior high school. The researcher
also measured some indicators in this research such as pronunciation, intonation,
grammar, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.
2.2. Real situation in Trieu son 5 high school before applying the study
In order to know students’ perception toward English club extracurricular
activity in stimulating learning English spirit and improving students’ English
skills especially speaking skill, I made a survey with some questionnaires at the
beginning of the first semester. At that time, English Club in Trieu Son 5 high

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school was underway to set up. The objects of this survey were 40 students who
were going to take part in English club as an extracurricular activity.
Questionnaire
Students’ perception toward English club extracurricular activity in improving
English skills, especially speaking skill before taking part in English club

N
o.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7
8

Questionnaire
item
English club is
useful
in
practicing
my
English skills
English
club
encourages
my
willingness
to

practicing
my
English skills
Practicing
in English club is
fun
English club is
important
to
increase
my
speaking ability
I prefer practicing
speaking
in
English club than
regular class
I
feel
glad
practicing
speaking
in
English club
I more motivated
and
interested
practicing
speaking
in English club

English
club
activities
are
always
encouraging my
motivation
to
communicate with
my friends.

Option and
Percentage
(%)

Frequency
(Students)
SA

A

DA

SDA

SA

A

DA

SD
A

2

3

30

5

5

7.5

75

12.5

2

6

32

-

5

15

80

-

3

2

35

-

7.5

5

87.5 -

3

2

29

6

7.5

5

72.5 15

2

3

33

2

5

7.5

82.5 5

-

3

31

6

-

7.5

77.5 15

-

-

33

7

-

-

82.5 17.5

-

2

32

6

-

5

80

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I
can
share
knowledge with
9
my friends at
English club
English club is
suitable medium
10 in practicing my English speaking

3

31

6

-

7.5

77.5 15

2

28

10

-

5

70

25

Note:
SA : Strongly Agree
A : Agree
DA :Disagree
SDA :Strongly Disagree
Based on the background above the researcher found some problems in
students’ perception toward students’ learning English spirit and English skills
especially speaking skill at Trieu Son 5 high school.
First, the students need extra time in learning English to gain more
knowledge. The limitation of time in learning English in the regular class makes
students less effective in mastering English.
Second, students need a fun way to learn and practice their English.
English is one of lessons that is considered difficult by some students because
English is a foreign language for students in Vietnam. Thus, in learning English
students need learning method that are fun for them. Fun learning methods will
make students like the lesson and will make them easier to master the lesson.
Third, students have a problem in learning English especially in speaking.
There are some problems faced by students in learning English especially in

speaking. First, errors in pronunciation often occur in students. Second, in
sharing opinions and ideas students often lack of confidence. On their
performance, students are often afraid to make mistake. The lack of imagination
and critical thinking also the problem faced by the students who seldom practice
English in real contexts.
The last is students do not know yet the benefits of an English club. For
some students who consider English as a difficult subject, they do not want to
join the English club because they assume that if they follow the English club it
would make them more confused.
2.3. Methods applied to solve problems
2.3.1. Identifying the aims of joining English Club
The teaching and learning in our school is supported by several
extracurricular activities. Those are English club program, sport, scout, choir,
flag hoisting unit. Based on Government Regulation on National Education
Standard stated that every school may give an opportunity to develop students’
competence by applying an extracurricular program. Since it is not a compulsory
subject, students have right to join it or not. The point of the English club
program held by school is to give students chance to improve their English
especially their speaking skill and have more exposures and time in learning
English because they don’t get extra time in regular class.

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As Mulyasa (2007) states that an extracurricular program in a certain
program held outside the school regular time for supporting and improving
students competence. In this school, the English club program is a language
program that is to enhance the students achievement in mastering English skill,
there are four skills that should be mastered in learning English. They are
listening, speaking, reading and writing. By mastering listening and reading,

students can get some information from what they listening and read.
Meanwhile, speaking and writing are kinds of output skills which mean that the
students will produce ideas, but in this research will more focused based on
students’ speaking skill because in the English club extracurricular more
dominate to enriching students’ speaking skill. Enriching students language
program is needed to enhance students language proficiency in school. Another
aim English club program is to support the student’s academic achievement and
improve students ability in English.
The benefits joining English club are students will be able to participate
the various activities based on the club objectives, students will have an
opportunity to take part in the national and international English competition,
students will be able to develop their listening and speaking skill through formal
and informal situations and the last is students will have a chance to go aboard
and learn different cultures. To achieve the benefits, the students are required to
be able to use English as a language communication. It means students are able
to produce and use English text, in spoken and written form.
The Advantages of Joining English Club:
- Healthy Playground: Despite being in a learning setting, clubs have a lighter
tone in terms of implementing lessons through first-hand interactions with other
members. The atmosphere is less formal compared to school classrooms.
English study groups are more of a healthy playground for members. It lets
members interact with other members who share common hobbies, interests, and
English competency. It also lets them build relationships with peers inside and
outside the group. Whether the group is done on a weekday or weekend, it
serves as a fresh outlet for members to socialize with other members.
- Positive Atmosphere: Group facilitators or teachers focus more on making the
atmosphere of the group welcoming for members to enjoy their sessions. Group
activities further encourage participation and communication between old and
new members. Groups are consistent in holding meetings and sessions. These
meetings help members in having better social relationship skills that they can

use with people outside the group. In group activities, members won’t feel
discouraged when committing mistakes since they know other members and
teachers are there to help them improve through feedback sessions.
- Targets Improvement: The main benefit members get from joining an English
study group is the opportunity to further develop their English skills, with the
main focus on improving their conversational skills. Just by talking to members
and participating in activities, members enjoy sharpening their English skills in
different aspects, such as listening and speaking.
- Another Opportunity: Besides, got the opportunity to improve their English
skills, students also have an opportunity to take part in the national and
international English competition.

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2.3.2. The Activities of English Club
Based on Malu (2015: 16), he mentioned several activities in English club
which focus on speaking ability as follow:
2.3.2.1. The beginning club meeting
- Welcome Club Members.
- Ask Club Members to introduce themselves to the group or ask members to
speak to the person next to them and then introduce this person to the Club such
as mentioned name, occupation, reason for joining the Club. If members know
each other this is not are necessary. When new members join, everyone should
give introductions.
- Present the topic or idea for the Meeting.
- Ask Members to share ideas for 2 minutes on the topic or idea.
- Introduce 2-3 vocabulary words about the topic or idea.
2.3.2.2. Small-Group Conversations
Club Meetings with less than 15 Members can choose to work as one

group or divide into small groups. Clubs with more than 15 members may want
to create small groups. Small groups give Club Members more opportunities to
practice English with each other. If Club Members want to work in small
groups, ask each Member to select a role or responsibility they will have in the
group. Below are examples of roles that Members can have in small group
conversations.
Table 2.1 Example Roles In Small Group Conversation.
Role
Responsibility
a) Makes sure Club Members speak and listen to each other.
Group
b) Helps Club Members use Active Listening.
director
c) It gives opportunities to each Member to speak.
a) Makes notes about what the Club Members say.
Note taker
b) Prepares a short report to give to the Club about the small
group discussion.
a) Watches the time and makes sure the group completes the
task.
Timekeeper
b) Helps the Director make sure everyone in the Group
speaks equally.
a) Makes a note of vocabulary questions the Club Members
have.
Vocabulary b) Tries to find answers to these questions from other Club
collector
Members, or an English speaker in the community, or the
internet.
c) Tells the Club Leader what the vocabulary questions are.

a) Makes a note of grammar questions or problems the Club
Members have.
b) Tries to find answers to these questions or problems from
Grammarian other Club Members, or an English speaker in the
community, or the internet.
c) Tells the Club Leader what grammar problems the Club
Members are interested in learning more about.
2.3.2.3. Large Group Conversations

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For large Clubs (with more than 20 members) make small groups with 5
members each. Each member selects a Small Group Role to play. When the
small groups finish their work, each small group gives a short (3 minute) report
to the entire Club. This report should summarize the small group conversation.
The Note Taker or Group Director can give this report.
2.3.2.4. A Skit
A skit is a short conversation or dialogue between two or more people. It
usually tells a story or part of a story. Synonyms for 13 “skit” are “sketch,”
“drama” or “dialogue.” Club members can talk quietly while they wait for the
volunteers. They can review vocabulary for the skit. The club leader calls the
volunteers to return. If the volunteers need to practice more, the leader can give
them more time. When the volunteers return to the meeting, the club leader tells
them to stand in front of the room. If the volunteers need props to dramatize the
skit like a table or chairs they can bring them to the front and position them for
the skit.
2.3.2.5. Debate
At the club meeting, the club leader follows these steps:
- Choose a debate topic. Members vote on the topics and the topic with the most

votes is chosen or members choose the topic by consensus everyone agrees on a
topic.
- Choose a club member to be the referee. The referee is the timekeeper and
stops members when "time's up." The referee must be strong and direct; if the
referee cannot stop the debate speakers, the club leader must intervene.
- Ask 6 club members to volunteer and divide them into two teams.
- Team A is FOR the topic which is the “PRO” side.
- Team B is AGAINST the topic which is the “CON” side.
- Tell team members to select their debate role each team has 3 speaker roles.
i. Speaker 1
This person prepares the main arguments of the debate (Pro or Con).
ii. Speaker 2
This person gives the rebuttal against the opposing team.
iii. Speaker 3
This person prepares a summary and conclusion of the argument.
2.3.2.6. Inviting and Interviewing a Guest Speaker
To find guest speakers, members should brainstorm a list of English
speakers interested in talking at a club meeting. English speakers may work at
local hospitals, schools, universities, or international businesses, United Nations
organizations, or other non-governmental organizations (NGOs). When a guest
speaker is chosen, the club leader, or member who knows the speaker, should
ask the speaker to prepare a 10-15 minutes presentation for the meeting. A few
days before the meeting, the club leader should confirm that the guest speaker
will attend the meeting. At the club meeting, the club leader introduces the guest
speaker, giving information about training, education, experience, and expertise
on the presentation topic. The club leader asks the guest speaker to the members
can ask questions during the presentation or after. At the end of the presentation,
the club leader calls on club members to ask questions. The club leader must be
sure all club members have an opportunity to ask one question and one follow-

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up question. If all club members have asked their question and follow-up and if
there is still time, club members can ask a second question. The club leader must
remember that the goal of this meeting is to allow all club members to speak. On
the other hand, the club leader may learn at the last minute that the guest speaker
can’t attend. The club leader should have a “back-up club meeting activity" and
be prepared to lead an activity for the meeting instead of the guest speaker
presentation.
2.3.3. The principle as a successful English Club
Based on Malu (2015: 23), he mentioned several principles in English
club which focus on successful program as follow :
- A good English club should be participant-centered. Some strategies to achieve
this are:
+ Encourage participants to bring in their content.
+ Ask participants questions about their lives.
+ Divide participants into small groups to discuss questions or to do activities.
+ Give participants opportunities to express themselves creatively in English, for
example, through drama, poetry or storytelling. Alternatively, give them
opportunities to explore visual communication, for example, art or dance, with a
post performance discussion in English.
- A good English club plays an important social role. An English club can be a
chance to meet new people and make new friends (both for both moderators and
participants).
- A good English club gives people freedom. Students often appreciate the
freedom from syllabi, exams, and learning objectives. Teachers usually
appreciate this too!
- A good English club is rooted in the community. Organize visits to local places
of interest, or invite people from the local community in to talk to your

participants.
- A good English club is fun. Fun and enjoyment are elusive qualities. Like a
good teacher, an English club moderator should be flexible and intuitive,
abandoning activities that fall flat, and embracing the spontaneous and
unplanned.
2.3.4. English club activities held effectively carried out in Trieu Son 5 high
school to improve students’ English skills especially speaking skill.
According to the plan of our school in each school year and the topics of
each month, Trieu Son 5 high school English Club tended to design the club
programs suitable for both students taking in the English club and the rest of
students in our school. As a matter of fact, Our English club was organized six
times from the beginning of this school year. Below are some English club
activities designed by the staff of English teachers and implemented by English
club members as students in Trieu Son 5 high school.
2.3.4.1. Role - play
Role-play is any speaking activity when you either put yourself into
somebody else's shoes, or when you stay in your own shoes but put yourself into
an imaginary situation.
It is widely agreed that learning takes place when activities are engaging
and memorable. People advocates the use of role-play for the following reasons:

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+ It's fun and motivating
+ Quieter students get the chance to express themselves in a more forthright way
+ Outdoor activities offer a much wider range of language opportunities
+ Students feel more confident when using English in real contexts.
Below are some pictures and typical video (recorded in CD) of role – play
activity based on Literary work “ Vo Chong A Phu” written by To Hoai “ in

Trieu son 5 high school English club. This video conveys the educational
messages to all students about the real situation of society.

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2.3.4.2. Fashion show
Fashion show and presentation are activities are a program which attracts
a lot of students’ attention. One of special fashion shows held in Trieu Son 5
high school is the program named “ Fashion with environment protection”. In
this program, one preventative of a group gave her/his speech with messages
from the meaning and material of those dresses while some students as models
were wearing them to catwalk in the stage. Especially, The COVID-19
pandemic has become one of the most serious health crises in human history,
spreading rapidly across the globe from January 2020 to the present. With
prompt and drastic measures, Vietnam is one of countries that have seriously
affected by the outbreak. Through this program, students in Trieu Son 5 high
school also joined hands to push back this infectious pandemic. Moreover,
students have a chance not only to show their creativity in the fashion field but
also to improve their English skills and confidence in front of audience.
Below are some pictures and typical video (recorded in CD) of fashion
show activity in Trieu son 5 high school English club.

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2.3.4.3. Talent contest
This program provides students in Trieu Son 5 high school with
opportunities to show their talent in all respects. It might consist of singing an
English song accompanied by a guitarist, dancing, storytelling or reciting poem.
All activities are presented in English. Obviously, participants take advantage of
these activities.
Below are some pictures and typical video (recorded in CD) of talent
contest in Trieu son 5 high school English club.

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2.3.4.4. Speaking English contest
- Topic: optional
- Participants: Members of English club.
- Judges: Native English teachers and teachers of Trieu Son 5 high school.
- Objectives:
+ help students feel more confident.
+ convey messages to all students and teachers .
+ improve English skills, especially speaking and listening skills.
Below are some pictures and typical video (recorded in CD) of English
speaking contest in Trieu son 5 high school English club.

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2.3.4.5. Games and small talks with the whole students in Trieu Son 5 high
school
In the middle of English club programs, students as audience have
chances to communicate with native English teachers who are invited to the
programs with the role of the judges. Besides, English teachers in my school
also organize some games for audiences to jointly take part in with English
teachers and main participants. As a result, the relationship between teachers
and students can be closer and closer.
Below are some pictures in Trieu son 5 high school English club.

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2.4. Effectiveness after applying the study for students, teaching activity,
the author, the colleagues and the school
2.4.1. Effectiveness of the study for students and teaching activity

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In collecting data about effectiveness of English club extracurricular
activities improving English skills especially speaking skill at Trieu Son 5 high
school, I used the same questionnaire with 10 questionnaire item. The
questionnaire done on April 28th 2022, I took all the 40 students who have joined
in English club for a year as the sample of this study. I distributed a set of
questionnaire to all of these students. All of students completed the
questionnaire. The result of needed data would be presented in the tables below:
Questionnaire
Students’ perception toward English club extracurricular activity in stimulating

learning English spirit and improving English skills, especially speaking skill
after applying the experience initiative for a year.

No.

1

2

3
4

5

6

7
8

Questionnaire item

English club is
useful in practicing
my English skills
English club
encourages my
willingness to
practicing English
skills
Practicing in

English club is fun
English club is
important to
increase my
speaking ability
I prefer practicing
speaking in English
club than regular
class
I feel glad
practicing speaking
in English club
I more motivated
and interested
practicing speaking
in English club
English club
activities are always
encouraging my
motivation to
communicate with

Option and
Percentage
(%)

Frequency
(Students)
SA

A

DA

SDA SA

A

15

25

-

-

37.5

62.5 -

-

36

4

-

-

90

10

-

-

26

14

-

-

65

35

-

-

32

8

-

-

80

20

-

-

15

25

-

-

37.5

62.5

-

31

9

-

-

77.5

22.5 -

-

12

28

-

-

30

70

-

-

32

8

-

-

80

20

-

-

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DA

SDA


my friends.

9

10

I can share
knowledge with my
friends at English
club
English club is
suitable medium in
practicing my

English speaking

24

16

-

-

60

40

-

-

21

19

-

-

52.5

47.5 -

-

Note:
SA : Strongly Agree
A : Agree
DA :Disagree
SDA :Strongly Disagree
Based on the analysis of the data it is assumed that:
First, after distributing the questionnaire, the writer got positive students’
responds toward English club in students’ learning English spirit and practicing
speaking. According to the result of questionnaire , I found the data that showed
all of students strongly agree that English club is useful for them in practicing
English skills. All of students strongly agree and agree that English club
encourages their willingness to practicing English skills. Furthermore, all of
students also strongly agree and agree that practicing in English club is fun.
Most of students strongly agree, that they prefer practicing speaking in English
club than regular class, all of students strongly agree and agree that they felt
glad practicing speaking in English club, and all of students strongly agree and
agree that they more motivated and interested practicing speaking in English
club. It is in line with the function of extracurricular that are carried out in a
relaxed, joyful, and pleasant atmosphere that supports the development process
of students, extracurricular activities must be able to make the life or atmosphere
of the school more challenging and more interesting for students.
Furthermore, another finding was found that the English club students
have a positive perception toward English club in practicing speaking. It is
showed that all of students strongly agree and agree that English club activities
are always encouraging their motivation to practice speaking with their friends,
and all of students strongly agree and agree that they can share their knowledge
with their friends in English club. All of students strongly agree and agree that
English club is important to increase their speaking ability, and all of students

strongly agree and agree that English club is suitable medium for them in
practicing speaking. It is appropriate with the benefits of English club that are to
improve students motivation and to make the learner to be confidence to speak
as much as possible . Besides, by following English club the students could
share their knowledge to their friends and then English club also could be a
better place for students to share their difficulties in learning English and to look
for solutions of their problems.
2.4.2. Effectiveness of the study for the author, the teacher and the school
The practical significances of the study can be useful for the students
itself, the teacher, the researcher and also for the school, as follows:

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3.4.2.1.For author and other teachers
The result of this study is expected to increase students’ English ability by
joining English Club. From the result of this study, the writer and other teachers
also realize the importance of English club activities in teaching and learning
English. As a result, We are going to make a plan to organize more English club
activities for our students in the near future.
3.4.2.2. For the school
The writer can help the school to attract students’ interest in learning
English, especially in speaking ability.
3. CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTIONS
3.1. Conclusion
English club or extracurricular activities in language learning is very
beneficial for students to improve both their language and non-language ability.
The students become more helpful when they involved in extracurricular
activities. They will sharpen their knowledge and skills when they are there.
Moreover, as long as they keep on practicing and learning, their English will get

much improvement and they could get better achievement in the future.
3.2. Suggestions
3.2.1. For colleagues
The teachers should pay more attention in teaching their students. The
teacher should find the solution to solved students’ problem. In addition, the
teacher should understand about their students before going on in teaching
learning process because every students have their own capacity and learning
style. They should clearly realize that English club can be one of medias that is
believed to be an interesting place for students to practice English. As a result,
they can organize other small kinds of English club on the scale of one class.
3.2.2. For other studies
It is recommended that other researchers conduct further analysis by
considering this topic with a large scope of respondents, to look the
effectiveness of English club extracurricular activities in stimulating English
learning spirit and improving English skills in the whole schools in Trieu Son 5
high school. It is also hoped this research can be used as additional reference by
other researchers or other school that do not have English club yet.
CONFIRMATION OF THE
Trieu son, May 18th 2022
HEADMASTER
I swear this is my study, do not copy
other people's content.
Writer
Le Thi Phuong
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APPENDIX
Questionnaire

Students’ perception toward English club extracurricular activity in stimulating
learning English spirit and improving English skills especially speaking skill
before and after applying the experience initiative.
No.

Questionnaire item
SA

1

English club is useful
in practicing my

Option and
Percentage
(%)

Frequency
(Students)
A

DA

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SDA

SA

A

DA

SDA


2

3
4

5

6

7

8

9

10

English skills
English club
encourages my
willingness to
practicing English
skills
Practicing in English

club is fun
English club is
important to increase
my speaking ability
I prefer practicing
speaking in English
club than regular
class
I feel glad practicing
speaking in English
club
I more motivated
and interested
practicing speaking
in English club
English club
activities are always
encouraging my
motivation to
communicate with my
friends
I can share knowledge
with my friends at
English club
English club is
suitable medium in
practicing my
English speaking

Experience initiative recognized by  Education and Training Department of

Thanh Hoa province
Yea
r

Experience Initiatives
Using the integrated curriculum
to teach unit 16 : historical
places, english 10 with a view to
raising people’s awareness of
protecting historical places.
How to improve the average
socre of English subject in the
GCSE for low – level students in
Trieu Son 5 high school

2017

2020

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Criteria

Time

C

N.o:
1112/QĐSGD&ĐT
October 18th 2017

C

N.o:
2088/QĐSGD&ĐT
December 17th 2020