This study aims to identify the effect of peer tutoring methods on students' reading fluency in EFL (English as a Foreign Language) classes at SMP Islam Al Azhar 14 Banyumanik, Semarang. Reading fluency includes aspects of accuracy, reading speed, prosody (intonation and expression), and comprehension. The peer tutoring method provides a collaborative approach, where more capable students help their classmates overcome reading obstacles, such as incorrect pronunciation, slow reading speed, and monotonous intonation. This study used a pre-experimental pretest-posttest design involving 47 eighth-grade students. Data were collected through reading tests before and after the peer tutoring intervention program, which lasted for three weeks. Statistical analysis using a paired sample t-test showed significant improvements in each component of reading fluency: accuracy (38.4%), reading speed (45.8%), prosody (46.4%), and comprehension (45.1%). The results of this study indicate that the peer tutoring method effectively improves EFL students' reading ability by creating a supportive learning environment and encouraging active interaction. In addition, this approach does not only hone academic skills but also increases students' self- confidence and motivation. Therefore, it is recommended that educators integrate peer tutoring methods into the English learning process to create a more inclusive and dynamic learning experience.
Keywords: Accuracy, Comprehension, EFL, Peer Tutoring, Prosody, Reading Fluency, Reading Speed.