The Role of Madrasah and Islamic Boarding Schools in the Development of Foreign Language Skills among Students
Keywords:
Madrasah, Islamic Boarding School, Language Skills, StudentsAbstract
English translation. Madrasah and Islamic boarding schools, such as the Al-Ishlah Sendang Agung Islamic Boarding School, have a strategic role in the development of Arabic and English language skills. Arabic is taught to delve into religious texts, while English is prepared to face the challenges of globalization. Learning is carried out in a structured manner, including mastery of vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, and speaking skills. The Islamic boarding schools also organizes discussion activities, additional courses, and prepares students for international certification exams such as TOEFL and IELTS. The effectiveness of foreign language learning is influenced by factors such as the availability of competent teachers, adequate facilities, and appropriate learning methods. However, challenges such as limited infrastructure, lack of a foreign-speaking environment, low motivation to learn, diverse student backgrounds, busy schedules, and limited access to modern media hinder the learning process. Comprehensive efforts are needed to overcome these challenges in order to create a more conducive learning environment and support optimal mastery of foreign languages.
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