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The purpose of the present study is to examine English speaking strategy use of Korean EFL university students. The participants were 305 students at three different universities in Korea. The instruments consisted of an English speaking strategy questionnaire, an English learning motivation questionnaire, and an interview guide. Results showed that the participants adopted most often nonverbal strategies and least often attempt to think in English strategies. Significant differences in speaking strategy use were found between the high and the low proficiency group and between the high and low English learning motivation group. There were, however, no gender differences in the overall use of oral communication strategies. Students’ self-perceived oral communication proficiency and English learning motivation were both significant predictors of use of English speaking strategies. Based on the results, pedagogical implications were suggested.
