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This study aimed at investigating the effect of using reading buddies strategy on improving EFL vocabulary learning of primary stage pupils in language schools and their attitudes toward learning. It adopted a quasi-experimental design employing two groups: experimental and control. Instruments included an EFL vocabulary learning test and an attitude toward learning English as a foreign language scale. The participants consisted of 59 sixth year pupils from Al-Wady Language School for Girls in Dakahliya Governorate. Results revealed that reading buddies strategy helped participants to improve their vocabulary learning and their attitudes towards learning English as a foreign language. Recommendations included using reading buddies strategy to improve vocabulary learning and the attitude towards learning English as a foreign language for primary stage pupils. It was also suggested that further research should investigate the effect of reading buddies strategy on improving pupils' reading comprehension skills. (Published abstract)