This study investigates the effect of the reading aloud strategy on students' reading comprehension at SMA Negeri 7 Banda Aceh. Despite the essential role of reading comprehension in language learning, many students struggle to understand texts, often due to distractions from gadgets and social media, which can hinder their interest in traditional reading activities. Using a quantitative experimental design, the research involved 30 students from grade X, who underwent a pre-test to assess their initial comprehension, followed by two sessions of treatment with the reading aloud method, and concluded with a post-test to measure improvement. Data were collected through these tests and questionnaires to gauge students' responses to the method. Analysis with SPSS v.23 revealed a significant increase in post-test scores (100) compared to pre-test scores (80), confirming the effectiveness of the reading aloud strategy in enhancing comprehension, pronunciation, vocabulary acquisition, and overall confidence in reading. The majority of students reported enjoying English lessons more due to this method, underscoring its value in improving reading comprehension and fostering a more engaging learning environment.