Abstract

Pandemic has shifted the teaching and learning process from classroom to online environment. The utilization of technology is increased and the engagement to online environment is tighter. As it is getting tighter, the fact that English as Foreign Language (EFL) students mingle to many social networks and any online platforms burst question on the use of English. Speaking as one of the vital skills of all languages is hard to be acquired without the motivation from individual. As the most valuable aspect to boost students’ academic performance, motivation behind the activities become one of the most important aspect to be investigated. Therefore, this paper aimed to investigate 153 students of Faculty of Ushuluddin, Adab dan Dakwah Public Islamic Institute of Pontianak motivation to speak in online environment. The researchers carry out mixed method to study their motivation to speak in online environment