AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS ENGLISH COURSES BACKGROUND TOWARD SPEAKING ABILITY AT THE FIFTH SEMESTER OF ENGLISH DEPARTMENT, MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF MATARAM IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/2021.

This research investigates the students English courses background toward speaking ability at the fifth semester of English Department, Muhammadiyah University of Mataram in academic year 2020/2021. The aims of the study is : What are the impacts of English courses background toward speaking ability of English Department of UMMAT in academic year 2020/2021. This research employed a qualitative research approach and the data collected through interview, documentation, and recording. The participants are the students at the fifth semester of English Department, Muhammadiyah University of Mataram. There are 10 students who were taking English courses and 10 students, who were not. The result of interview showed that mostly students who have take the courses in good categories aspects in speaking ability than who students do not. It proved that mostly students have average score is (4) good based on the qualification of speaking. It can be concluded that the students, who were taking English courses could influence students in speaking ability. In brief, the students speaking ability is quite good after studying at the English courses