It is important to have the skill of conversation in English. However, learning it becomes definitely challenging when it is learned in foreign language context. It needs confidence and motivation. In this community service activity, there were 564 participants involved. Through the activity, the participants were encouraged to keep learning speaking English by helping and educating them to: (1) identify the sources of reluctance that prevent them using English actively, (2) reflect on the ways to overcome their reluctance to speak English, (3) find ways that they have not done before to do English conversation better, (4) increase their confidence in speaking English, (5) enlarge their knowledge about good English, (6) enlarge their knowledge about English as an international language versus English native speakerism.  The activity was done in two ways; teaching and training packaged in webinar form. Last, this community service results on the participants’ satisfaction on the overall item evaluation administered. It is indicated by the result of post activity survey analysis showing very satisfactory level (mean >=4).

Indonesian traditional cuisine is one of the nation's wealth that must be preserved. Considering of foreign cuisine development which is more compatible with the tastes of the Indonesian people, especially the current millennial generation. The purpose of this activity were to give training to the community in preserving the Indonesian traditional cuisine and to give the knowledge to the community of the importance of preserving traditional cuisine, especially tekwan, in increasing communities income. The methods used in this activity were the lecturing and practicing method. As a result, the participants looked like enthusiastic in participating in each step of the activity and hoped that activities could continue to increase knowledge and family income.

Abstract The integration between English language learning and character values is paramount to improve student achievements include cognitive, psychomotor, and affective. Yet, the implementation of this integration has insufficient results.  Therefore, this research aimed to develop English learning materials integrated with character values. The research design was research and development (RnD) developed by Borg and Gall and modified by Sugiyono with 4-D (define, design, develop, and disseminate) model. The research was conducted at grade VII of  State Junior High School 4 Pekanbaru. The techniques of collecting data were questionnaire, interviews, and observation. The module was validated by experts and practitioners. The data were analyzed both quantitative and qualitative by concerning 3 aspects: content (english learning materials and character values), media design, and practicality. Based on research findings, the module was practical (79%) and very valid in terms of media design (86%) and content (95%). Hence, this module can be used as an assisting tool for students not only to understand and practice the language, but also develop their attitude in communication.

Sumatera selatan merupakan salah satu provinsi yang banyak didiami penduduk Tionghoa baik yang beragama non-muslim maupun mualaf.Menariknya etnik cina yang menganut agama Islam (muallaf) dan etnik Melayu Sriwijayayang memang beragama Islamsejak lahir dapat  hidup berdampingan secara akur dan damai terbukti dengan banyaknya kegiatan yang dilaksanakan khususnya di Masjid Cheng Ho. Masjid Cheng Ho Sriwijaya sebenarnya bernama Masjid Al Islam Muhammad Cheng Ho. Masjid ini didirikan atas prakarsa para sesepuh, penasehat, pengurus Persatuan Islam Tionghoa Indonesia (PITI), dan tokoh masyarakat Tionghoa disekitar Sriwijaya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kegiatan Penguatan Ukhwah Islamiyah dikalangan Masyarakat Tionghoa di Masjid Al Islam Muhammad Cheng Ho. Penelitian ini menggunakan metodelogi kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpul data dilakukan dengan cara observasi langsung ke lapangan, wawancara mendalam (depth interview) dengan informan serta mendokumentasikan kegiatan. Adapun hasil penelitian ini adalah Masjid Cheng Ho didirikan khusus untuk menghargai perjuangan dari penyebaran agama Islam terkhususnya penyebaran Islam di Kota Palembang yang dilakukan oleh Laksamana Cheng Ho dan para muslim Tiongkok lainnya. Corak bangunan masjid terdiri dari 3 perpaduan corak yakni perpaduan budaya Melayu Palembang, Tiongkok, dan Arab. Adapun fungsi masjid Cheng Ho tidak hanya tempat ibadah, akan tetapi Masjid Cheng Ho juga menghelat berbagai kegiatan-kegiatan keagamaan dan kemasyarakatan, Masjid Cheng Ho juga dijadikan bukti bahwa di Indonesia yang memiliki masyarakat flural dapat mengekspresikan identitas mereka dengan percampuran tradisi dan budaya dalam konteks lokal Indonesia. Disamping itu, kegiatan yang dilakukan oleh pengurus Masjid Al-Islam Muhammad Cheng Ho Sriwijaya dalam meningkatkan ukhuwa islamiyah dengan melaksanakan ceramah Agama setiap ba’da dzuhur, ceramah Agama malam rabu dan ba’da magrib, kegiatan bulanan dan tahunan seperti ceramah agama yang mendatangkan ustad dari luar Sriwijaya, selain itu mengadakan event-event hari besar Islam, program penghafal Al-Qur’an, pembinaan muallaf bagi masyarakat Tionghoa pada khususnya dan masyarakat luar Tionghoa pada umumnya serta melakukan pendidikan dasar, melakukanpengajian, memperdalamayat-ayatAl-qur’antentangTahuhid, melakukandzikirbersama, majelis ta’lim, berkunjungketikaadasaudarayangtertimpa musibah, memperingatiharibesarIslam. Kegiatan Ukhuwa islamiyah di Masjid Al-Islam Muhammad Cheng Ho Sriwijaya sudah berjalan baik, akan tetapi masih terdapat faktor yang dapat merusak ukhuwah islamiyah itu sendiri yakni masih adanya perasangka buruk.