EFL Learners’ Beliefs Towards participating in the Bridge Club as an Extracurricular Activity to Improve their Speaking Fluency

Abstract

The ability to speak is such an important and primary skill that learners of English have to learn proficiently. However, it seems that students have trouble achieving this objective, particularly when it comes to fluency. The current investigation aimed to examine EFL learners’ beliefs towards adopting Extracurricular activities (ECAs) to improve their speaking fluency. It was assumed that participating in extracurricular activities would help EFL learners to improve their speaking fluency. To assess this assumption, this study utilized a combination of quantitative and qualitative research approaches. The data was gathered through a questionnaire and a focus administered to students from the Bridge club. The questionnaire was completed by 33 English language students from all levels who are at the same time members of the Bridge club. Furthermore, a focus group session involving eight students who are participants in the Bridge club was organized