IMPROVING ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY OF ENGINEERING STUDENTS THROUGH PROJECT-BASED LEARNING (PBL)

Abstract

English proficiency is an essential skill for engineering students in understanding academic literature, international standards, and professional communication. However, conventional teaching approaches often fail to facilitate effective mastery of these competencies. This community service program implemented a Project-Based Learning (PBL) approach, engaging students in practical projects such as technical report writing, presentations, and collaborative discussions. The results indicate that PBL significantly enhances students’ motivation, communication skills, and self-confidence. Therefore, this learning model proves to be effective in improving engineering students’ English proficiency and preparing them to meet the communication demands of the global industrial environment.