Learning English in higher education is often dominated by classroom-based instruction, which may provide limited opportunities for students to practice communicative language skills. Therefore, extracurricular language activities such as English Club can serve as an alternative learning environment that supports language practice beyond the classroom. This study aims to explore nursing students’ experiences in participating in English Club activities and to examine how these activities support their motivation, communicative practice, and confidence in learning English. This research employed a descriptive survey design involving 50 nursing students who actively participated in English Club activities. Data were collected using a questionnaire that measured students’ perceptions of their learning experiences in English Club sessions. The findings revealed that students demonstrated very positive perceptions of English Club participation, with an average perception score of 82.3%. The results indicate that English Club activities provide a supportive informal learning environment where students can practice English through interactive activities such as discussions, presentations, and collaborative learning tasks. Participation in these activities was also found to increase students’ motivation, engagement, and confidence in using the English language. These findings suggest that extracurricular language activities can play an important role in complementing formal classroom instruction and supporting the development of communicative competence among nursing students. Therefore, educational institutions are encouraged to continue developing extracurricular language programs as part of their efforts to enhance students’ English learning experiences.
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