A common belief is that speaking is one of the skills that is used as a gauge of a student's academic progress In English. The difficulties in speaking English that students often face are psychological problems, linguistic problems, and environmental problems. Digital stories can be used in learning to speak and exploring students' motivation in learning, because digital stories are an effective method for increasing students' interest and motivation in learning, developing emotional intelligence, and students' communication skills by contributing to the learning process by doing and experiencing, and acquiring 21st-century literacy skills. This study aims to explain the implementation and affecting factors of students motivation in learning to speak English using Digital Story as project-based learning. This study used a qualitative method with a descriptive research design. Participants in this study were SMK Negeri 2 Semarang in class XI OTKP 1, totalling 36 students. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation and interviews. The finding showed that students responded well when the teacher implemented Digital Story as project-based learning, in working on based learning project assignments using Digital Story, students can practice speaking by increasing their self-confidence and overcoming their anxiety, they can deal with factors that influence their motivation in learning. In addition, students have positive perceptions during the learning process, Digital Story Project-Based Learning successfully motivates students to learn to speak English.