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EFL learners' extracurricular experiences have a significant impact on their academic careers, particularly, their personal growth. This paper attempts to examine English students' perceptions and involvement in extracurricular activities and how they contribute to improving their self-development. Questionnaires were handed to 100 EFL students, in addition to a semi-structured interview conducted with 4 teachers of English, and a disguised in-context observation. Results revealed students' determination and motivation to join extracurricular activities. However, the fewer opportunities at a local level, along with the inability to access international opportunities stood as an impediment in front of their thirst for knowledge and development. The incorporation of leadership activities in EFL classrooms may significantly enhance not only students' linguistic competencies but will prepare them for labour-market challenges.
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