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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of videoconferencing on English as a Foreign Language Learning(EFL) speaking skills. The subjects were 8 EFL students. They were divided into 2 groups. Each group completed task-based activities for 14 weeks through videoconferencing. This study used both quantitative and qualitative methods. For the quantitative method, data were collected from questionnaires and a public English speaking skill test. The questionnaires and interviews were used to evaluate the students’ attitude. On the other hand, for the qualitative method, data were collected for a case study. Through discuss analysis, the change of speaking skills was analyzed and this study found out the following results. The interaction between the teacher and students/ students and students through videoconferencing was effective in speaking skills. The development of the subjects’ English speaking skills was indicated through the data obtained from the questionnaires, interviews and observations, and testified through the increased number of words and sentences in their utterances throughout the study.