This study aims to explain teacher’s motivational strategies and motivational strategies most affected students' motivation in learning English in EFL classroom at an Islamic Junior High School Context. Source data and interview data, supported by classroom observations, were collected and analyzed descriptively and qualitatively. One teacher and 32 students from one classroom in MTs Al-Hikmah Bandar participated in this study. The first step is for teachers to act appropriately around students, followed by providing a pleasant and helpful learning environment, forming cohesive groups of learners with suitable social norms, and raising learners’ expectations of success fifth, make the instructional materials relevant to the students, sixth make learning engaging and enjoyable, the seventh present the task in a motivating way, eight boost students’ self-confidence, ninth provide positive feedback, and finally motivate students with rewards and grades. Fifth, raise learner expectations for success. The sixth encourages students to learn and makes it fun, while the seventh inspires them. The eight-step in the strategies is to increase student confidence, the ninth step is to provide positive feedback, and the last, is a cohesive learning group with appropriate group norms.