<![CDATA[This study investigates students' interests and preferences in learning English through a diagnostic assessment approach to improve learning engagement and effectiveness. Using a qualitative, and quantitative descriptive design, data were collected from 11th grade students through questionnaires and teacher interviews. The findings show diverse interests and preferences among students. About 61.3% expressed a strong preference for developing speaking and listening skills through communicative activities, while only 6.5% focused on writing skills. Regarding learning media, 41.9% preferred films and visual content, 38.7% preferred online platforms such as Google Classroom, Kahoot, and Quizizz due to their interactivity and feedback, and 19.4% enjoyed music and audio-based materials. These results indicate that motivation and participation increase when learning is tailored to students' media preferences and learning styles. The findings of this study highlight the importance of diagnostic assessment in helping teachers identify individual needs. These insights can be used to design differentiated instruction and contextual activities that align with the Merdeka Curriculum, thereby increasing confidence and improving English learning outcomes.]]>
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