dc.description.abstract | This dissertation discusses the use of English motivational videos to enhance speaking abilities among students at SMP Negeri 2 Beringin. Cluster sampling was employed as part of a quasi-experimental study approach. Students in the eighth grade of the academic year 2022–2023 made up the population of this study, which included 48 students overall. pupils in grades VIII–2 made up the sample for this study, totaling 24 pupils. 12 students made up the experimental group, and 12 students served as the control group, out of a total of 24 students. Speaking exam was the instrument used to collect the data. The data was examined using the t-test formula to determine whether the English Motivation film was successful in enhancing students' speaking abilities. The outcome indicated that the t-observed value was 2,87, and since the t-table value was at a level of significance () 0,05, it was concluded that the t-observed value was higher than the t-table value (0,29785). It indicates either that the Ha hypothesis was confirmed or that the English Motivation Video significantly improved the speaking abilities of the students. Students' speaking abilities can benefit greatly from seeing the English Motivation Video. Because the English Motivation Video is above KKM (75), it is concluded that it should be used to improve students' speaking abilities in the VIIIth grade of junior high school. | en_US |