The problem faced by EFL students in secondary schools relates to students' lack of confidence in speaking English. This study aims to explore the integration of drama in ECY (English Conversation for Youngsters) classes. The research used a qualitative case study approach and employed observation instruments, and semi-structured interviews with 2 teachers and 10 students of grade 7 C ECY. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. The research findings show that drama integration goes through 4 stages, namely drama introduction, drama preparation, drama development, and final performance. Various challenges have been faced by ECY teachers and strategies have also been applied by ECY teachers in their implementation. One of them is overcoming students' language barriers with scaffolded learning. This research provides practical points that in honing students' speaking skills, a supportive and safe environment is needed to express them without fear of being wrong.
Keywords: Developing Speaking, Drama, EFL Students, Role Play