Learning a language is not an easy process. Many factors can affect the success of
learning English. One of the factors is the learning strategy. Darul Istiqamah Islamic
Boarding School has implemented a unique program called Special English
Program to encourage and support students in developing English skills. This
program applied a language learning strategy that is fun and certainly not boring.
The researcher realizes that this strategy seems to have a positive impact on
students' ability to learn English. This study aims to discover more about how fun
learning strategy is implemented by teachers who teach in special English class
program, as well as how students’ perceptions to it. The research was conducted at
the Darul Istiqamah Islamic Boarding School for Girls. This research used a
qualitative phenomenology method. Data obtained from observations and
interviews. The process through data condensation, data display, and drawing
conclusions and verification. Participants in this study were all teachers of SEC
program and four students. The results of the data reveal that fun learning srategy
could happen with several conditions. Transformed the learning materials into
engaging learning. Connected the world of teachers with students. Use the elements
present in the class. Allow students to work together. Teacher's learning process
consciously involves thoughts of the left and right brain. Learning process run
positively and emotionally. English learning outcomes through classroom
interactions. Students were very enthusiastic when the learning process took place,
close to the teacher and enjoyed the learning process