This study investigates the impact of academic and social well-being on English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students’ learning engagement in secondary schools. Recognizing that well-being encompasses both academic satisfaction and social connectedness, the research addresses the gap in understanding how these dimensions jointly influence student engagement. A quantitative survey design was em…

The current study examines the effect of using authentic materials on the speaking motivation and anxiety of Indonesian lower secondary EFL students. A total of 42 students from SMPN 06 Bekasi were selected through convenience sampling to participate in this quasi-experimental research. The data were collected through pre- and post-intervention class questionnaires to assess changes in students…