This study aims to explain teachers' perceptions of using digital storytelling to improve students' speaking skills in learning English as a foreign language (EFL). The research method used was qualitative and descriptive research design, with interviews as the primary data collection instrument. The research participants comprised two English teachers at Al Azhar 29 Islamic Junior High School, Central Java, in the 2024/2025 academic year. The results showed that most teachers had a positive perception of using digital storytelling as a learning medium. They consider this method effective in improving students' speaking skills as it can increase students' motivation, creativity, and engagement in learning. Teachers also reported that digital storytelling helps students understand pronunciation, intonation, and sentence structure in English better. However, some challenges faced in the use of this method include differences in students' digital literacy levels, limited access to technology, and a lack of training for teachers in the use of learning technology. The findings of this study confirm that digital storytelling is an effective method in English language learning, especially in improving speaking skills. Therefore, it is recommended that schools provide training for teachers and improve access to technology to support the optimal implementation of this method.
Keywords: Digital Storytelling, Speaking Activity, Teachers’ Perceptions