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    The EFL Students' Attitudes toward Project-Based Learning (PBL) in Learning English in Secondary School
    (SDU University, 2025) Zhantas A.
    In the age of 21st-century skills, Project-Based Learning has been among the innovative pedagogies in EFL learning and teaching. The present research is an investigation of the attitude toward PBL perception and its effect on improving speaking skills based on secondary school EFL students' point of view. Data were collected through self-reflection checklists and semistructured interviews. The sample was a group of 7th-grade students at a Kazakhstani secondary school by utilizing a mixed-methods design. The findings showed that students have a positive attitude towards PBL, they like interactive, creative and collaborative learning. Students believe that PBL is useful for developing conversational skills, critical thinking, self-confidence, and everyday language use. However, some problems were also identified, such as group dynamics, time management, and unequal participation, which created room for further improvement. This study contributes to an image of how PBL can become a part of language learning and has implications for policymakers and teachers in the optimization of PBL utilization in EFL contexts. Long-term effects and steps unique to different learners need to be researched further.