This study aims to find out the empirical evidence of whether or not there is a significant impact of reading strategies and vocabulary knowledge on students’ reading comprehension for the tenth grade students in SMAN 10 Depok. The writer applied the quantitative method by using the correlation technique. The population of this study was the tenth grade students in SMAN 10 Depok and the wr…

This study investigates the pivotal role of teacher talk in influencing students’ motivation and engagement in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms. Amid increasing emphasis on learner-centered education, the research aims to explore how various types of teacher communication strategies—such as feedback, questioning, tone, and motivational language—shape student behavior and emo…

This study investigates the pronunciation learning strategies (PLS) employed by intermediate-level EFL students at SMP Adik Irma and examines their perceptions regarding the implementation of these strategies. Using a qualitative method, data were collected through interviews and analyzed thematically. The findings reveal that cognitive, metacognitive, and memory strategies are the most commonl…

This study investigates the predictive correlation and relationship of English willingness to communicate (WTC), motivation, and speaking anxiety among secondary high school students. The study concludes that speaking anxiety is negatively correlated with WTC (β = -0.0649 in Model 1; β = -0.07006 in Model 2), indicating that more anxious students are less willing to communicate, b…

Teaching strategy is the combination of used to organize the classroom. Teaching listening and speaking are not easy to do by the EFL teachers. Several EFL teachers’ have different ways in teaching both skills in the classroom. To solve this barrier, teachers carry a big responsibility in their classrooms. EFL Teachers need to encourage students’ participation through preparing an interesti…

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…

Technological advancements have transformed writing instruction by introducing tools like digital storytelling, offering new tools to mitigate writing anxiety. This study aims to investigate the influence of digital storytelling on students' writing anxiety. Additionally, it aims to explore students' perceptions of the effectiveness of digital storytelling in teaching writing in English classes…

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…

This research explores the use of authentic materials in the reading classroom with a focus on students' opinions and preferences. When compared to traditional textbooks, authentic materials - such as newspapers, journals and web articles, novels, comics, and other English language reading resources - are often considered to increase engagement and relevance. The purpose of this study was to d…

This study examines the effectiveness of the Duolingo application in enhancing writing skills among middle school students at SMP Islam Nurul Hikmah in Tangerang, Indonesia. The research addresses the common challenges students face in developing strong writing abilities and explores how integrating technology can aid in overcoming these difficulties. The rationale for this study lies in the gr…