Agung DN_Visiting Lecture in universiti teknologi mara malaysia.pptx

an academic activity which was done in Malaysia to exchange the academic atmosphere and culture

1. Kudus English Corner Building a Learning Community in EFL context

2. KUDUS ENGLISH CORNER (KEC) It is an educational platform expected to be a learning community aimed at introducing English in a more relaxed , fun , and interactive way to the public. Every Sunday morning at the Car Free Day area of Simpang Tujuh Town Square in Kudus Regency Open for the public

3. Kudus English Corner (KEC) Organized by English Education Department of Universitas Muria Kudus (UMK) Local Government of Kudus Regency Djarum Foundation Bhakti Pendidikan

4. Background Kudus is one of the prospective industrial cities in Indonesia ( Purbasari , 2018) Many people still find it difficult to learn English due to a lack of exposure and engaging and interactive learning methods ( Makmun , 2022) .

5. Objectives of Kudus English Corner Presenting English as an easy and enjoyable skill to learn. Promoting public awareness of the importance of English proficiency in the era of globalization. Engaging the community in learning English and exploring the culture of Kudus City through fun, interactive, and accessible methods.

6. Activities in Kudus English Corner Magic Box Game Chit-Chat Corner Reading Corner Singing Corner Retelling Story Interview Challenge Other Fun Games

7. Strategies of Achievement Submitting the program Proposal To University To Local Governme nt To Corporation Conducting Audience program with Local Government Initiate a meeting with the Head of Local Government Task description Socializing the program to Media Offices and partner schools Sending an information letter to partner schools Visiting an FGD among teachers

8. Benefits of Kudus English Corner Building a learning community for the public Extending networking for the university (UMK) Tightening intensive communication between UMK and partner schools Nurturing collaboration with the local government and corporations

9. Event Publications Instagram https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNSVSTry88b/?igsh=MWZ3MDVqeGFiYjQ3aQ== Electronic Mass Media https://isknews.com/umk-resmikan-kudus-english-corner-wadah-belajar-bahasa-inggris-di-ruang-publik/ https://radarpati.jawapos.com/kudus/2246325390/umk-luncurkan-kudus-english-corner-ruang-belajar-bahasa-inggris-gratis-untuk-masyarakat https://joglojateng.com/2025/07/21/kudus-english-corner-sinergi-literasi-publik/ https://muria.suaramerdeka.com/pendidikan/0715573391/setiap-minggu-di-arena-cfd-kudus-english-corner-ajari-warga-lancar-berbahasa-inggris

10. Reflections Kudus English Corner (KEC) can be a platform to create an English Learning Community in EFL context Kudus English Corner (KEC) is a strategy to maintain collaborations between English Education Department of Universitas Muria Kudus, Local Government, Corporations, School Partners, and Kudus Society in general Kudus English Corner (KEC) is expected to foster academic, research, and community service programs

11. Thank you