<![CDATA[This study aims to explore the relationship between reading interest and CEFR-based speaking ability in EFL students in Indonesia, while analyzing the role of demographic factors as moderators. The research method used a cross-sectional survey approach with 219 English Foreign Language students. The research instrument used a questionnaire to measure students' reading interest and speaking ability. Data analysis used the SPSS version 25 program. The results found that reading interest had a moderate positive correlation with speaking ability, confirming that reading activities contribute to building a foundation of vocabulary, sentence structure, and understanding of contexts relevant to oral communication. Age (>21 years) and parental education level (Bachelor's degree) strengthened the relationship between the two variables, while gender did not show significant differences. The main challenges in public speaking were more dominant in psychological factors such as anxiety and lack of confidence than technical obstacles. These findings recommend the integration of the reading engagement approach with contextual speaking exercises and interventions to reduce anxiety, while emphasizing the need for a holistic language learning model that is responsive to students' subjective dynamics.]]>
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