The Impact of Extracurricular Activities on Learner's Achievement in EFL: A Study at Daffodil International University

Table 7.

Students’achievement by doing extracurricular activities

Criteria Findings

Reading Skills Participating in extracurricular activities, such as book clubs, can greatly improve students’ reading abilities.

Vocabulary Skills Engaging in activities helps to enrich new vocabularies.

Speaking Skills Engaging in public speaking and activities based on performance enhances both speaking abilities and self-assurance.

Writing Skills Engaging in activities that prioritize writing helps individuals develop their writing skills through organized practice, leading to enhanced overall writing ability.

Pronunciation Specific pronunciation exercises are highly helpful for reducing accents and improving speech clarity.

Listening Skills Engaging in extracurricular activities that involve exposure to diverse spoken English improves one's ability to listen effectively.

Critical Thinking Debate and comparable events cultivate the development of critical thinking skills and the ability to provide prompt, analytical responses.

Effective Communication Collaborative activities enhance interpersonal and communication skills among students.

Real-life Contexts Engaging in extracurricular activities allows students to use their language abilities in real-world situations, resulting in practical proficiency.

Academic Performance Participating in extracurricular activities enhances academic success by developing valuable skills.

Engagement and Motivation Participation in engaging extracurricular activities enhances overall motivation and enthusiasm for academics.

Balancing Activities and Academics Engaging in extracurricular activities alongside academics imparts essential life skills such as effective time management.

Support from Faculty Faculty participation in extracurricular activities improves their effectiveness and offers mentorship.

Peer Interaction Engaging in extracurricular activities with peers promotes a culture of learning that is characterized by collaboration and support.