Creating an English Speaking Environment in Islamic Higher Education: A Library Research on Speaking Skill Development in Ma'had Based Learning

Abstract

Speaking is still one of the hardest parts of learning English for adults, especially in EFL situations where there are sometimes little opportunities for real world communication. Language policies like English Day, which are implemented within Ma'had (student dorms) in Islamic higher education institutions, offer an alternate setting that motivates students to learn English outside of the classroom. This study uses a library research approach to investigate the implementation of English Day in the context of Ma'had based learning and to analyze the theoretical impact of an English speaking environment to speaking skill development. By examining books, peer reviewed journal articles, conference proceedings, theses, and other academic publications about speaking instruction, language immersion, communicative language teaching, second language acquisition, and English speaking environments, the study used qualitative library research. The results show that learners' speaking fluency, confidence, vocabulary acquisition, and communicative competence are greatly enhanced by regular language exposure, meaningful interaction, cooperative communication, and supportive learning communities. According to the literature, English Day serves as an informal method of language immersion that enhances formal English training by offering real world chances for everyday contact. Ma'had establishes a distinctive educational ecology in Islamic higher education that combines character education, intellectual instruction, and ongoing language practice. According to the study's findings, English speaking settings created by organized English Day programs are a useful supplementary strategy for improving adult EFL learners' speaking abilities. Additionally, the study offers a conceptual framework that might be used as a guide when developing English language policies in Islamic universities.