Abstract
This research aimed at using simulation in motivating students‟ speaking skill in English
for specific purposes. It is a qualitative research and employs two data collection methods,
namely: class observation and questionnaire. The results show that the students are
highly motivated and they feel that they get enough practice as well as theory. Kinds of
simulation that are effective in English Class are building company (making business plan),
conducting meeting, doing negotiation and presentation. In addition, it was suggested that
that the lecturer should give feedback to the students, create materials in the form of hardcopy
and slideshow and provide games and or other activities in the lessons