<![CDATA[Grade XI students at MAN 3 Padang Pariaman generally recognize the importance of English but remain passive and lack confidence in using it actively, a gap that risks limiting their access to higher education, scholarships, and future careers. This community service activity, titled “Building Dreams Through English,” aimed to (1) grow students’ motivation to learn and use English, (2) strengthen their understanding of English as a tool for further study and career opportunities, and (3) build their confidence in speaking English. The activity was carried out on 10 June 2026 at MAN 3 Padang Pariaman, Nagari III Koto Aur Malintang Selatan, Padang Pariaman Regency, involving 60 grade XI students. An interactive socialization approach combined with a qualitative descriptive method was used, with data collected through field observation, brief interviews with five students based on four interest indicators (enjoyment, interest, attention, and involvement), and documentation. Results showed that five students (8.3%) participated actively and verbally during the question-and-answer session, mainly around scholarship requirements and English-speaking anxiety, while the interviews indicated a shift from routine boredom toward genuine curiosity about TOEFL/IELTS and overseas scholarships, alongside gradually increasing courage to speak, although hesitancy in public speaking persisted for several students. The activity contributed a replicable motivation-based socialization model that links English proficiency to students’ personal aspirations rather than treating it as an isolated school subject, and is recommended for continuation through longer sessions and small-group discussion in similar rural school settings.]]>
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