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Commonly, the language class in Indonesia is not really interesting for learners. In Sumbawa Besar, however, there is an English club, named Dila Samawa English Club (DSEC, hereafter), that offers a newly attractive way to learn English. In this English club, native English speakers (NESs, henceforth) play a role. The members do interact with this NESs intensively. Therefore, this study focused on exploring the perceptions and experiences by the involvement of native English speakers roles in the learning process. This study aims to describe: the roles of NESs by participating within the club and the perceptions of club members after experiencing the English club. This study employed a case study as its research method. The participants were some of the English learners who consistently joined DSEC. To collect the data, three techniques were employed observation, interview, and video recording. The results of the study showed that the NESs were in terms of natural exposure, the place for practicing English conversation, competence in teaching, and teaching strategy. Additionally, the club members believe that the NESs were in terms of the authentic learning, good creators in the teaching method, and good learning motivators. In the end, it is evident that the experience of joining DSEC encourages the learners willingness and efforts in learning English. Especially, this experience builds up the learners confidence and enthusiasm in using English in real life.