Abstract This research examined the techniques used by Pre-intermediate English instructors at the English Training Center (ETC) in Khan Chbar Ampov, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, to boost student engagement in their classrooms. Employing an explanatory research approach, the study collected primary data through structured interviews with six Preintermediate teachers at the ETC, alongside secondary data from pertinent literature. The objective of the research was to pinpoint specific strategies that teachers utilize to encourage students to participate actively in listening, reading, and speaking tasks during their English lessons. The results showed that a variety of tactics were used to encourage students to learn, such as utilizing real world materials, introducing enjoyable and participatory activities, and providing lots of encouragement. The survey also emphasized the difficulties teachers have in encouraging more student engagement in reading, speaking, and listening. The article ends with suggestions for additional research based on these findings. To provide a more comprehensive knowledge of classroom dynamics and teacher effectiveness in this context, future research may examine the efficacy of these particular strategies using quantitative approaches or look into how students perceive motivational techniques.