Speaking learning strategies are ways or methods that students can use in learning speaking. In this case, students have different perceptions about the strategy used, namely suitability or compatibility in the way they learn, not all students use the same strategy. Therefore, this study discusses students' perceptions of the speaking learning strategies they use in teaching speaking. The purpose of this study was to find out the types of speaking learning strategies used by students based on the theory of an expert chosen by the researcher. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method to describe the perceptions of students' choice of speaking learning strategies. Furthermore, this study took 40 students as qualitative research subjects. Questionnaire is a data collection tool used in this study. From the results of the study, there were 40 students using memory strategies, 35 students using cognitive strategies, 30 students using compensation strategies, 38 students using metacognitive strategies, 37 students using affective strategies, 38 students using social strategies. It can be seen that were more than 30 students using several strategies. In the 6 strategies, the most dominant strategy is often used, namely memory strategy. Based on the results of the study, there were 12 students of 40 students used several strategy. Lastly, we can see that students’ perception toward speaking learning strategies is positive perception. It means that, speaking learning strategies are important based on the perception of fifth semester students. With strategies that are widely used, students will find which one is better and suitable for strategies in learning to speak and not easily discouraged to try again.