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ABSTRACT Putri Arifani, 2316111. The Effect of Ice Breaking Application on Motivation to Learn English for Class II SMK Cendana Padang Panjang. Thesis, Bukittinggi State Islamic Institute, 2021. This study aims to find the effect of applying ice breaking on motivation to learn English. This research has been conducted at SMK Cendana Padang Panjang because there are still many students who feel learning English is difficult and boring and many students do not focus on the ongoing lesson. During class hours, many of them are busy with their own activities, such as talking to their friends, often with permission. The type of research used is experimental research. The researcher used quasi-experimental research using pre-test and post-test models. The population of this study were students of class XI at SMK Cendana Padang Panjang. In this study, the researcher used the total sample as a sampling technique. The data collection instrument used in this study was a closed questionnaire in the form of a linkert scale. To analyze the data from the experimental class and control class, the researcher conducted a normality test using the Lilifors test and homogeneity test using the F test and to test the hypothesis the researcher used the t test and was consulted into the t table with a significant level (α) = 0.05 . Based on the results of the last study, the motivation score of students who were taught by ice breaking was 126.88 and students who were not taught by ice breaking was 115.67 This means that students who use ice breaking have better motivation than students who are not taught by using ice. breaking.