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Incluye artículos orientados al estudio de la enseñanza del inglés como lengua extranjera, la didáctica de idiomas, la lingüística aplicada, la formación docente, la evaluación del aprendizaje de lenguas y la innovación pedagógica en contextos multiculturales, promoviendo el acceso abierto y la difusión del conocimiento educativo.

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Browsing Artículos Científicos by Subject "communicative competence"

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    Assessing the effectiveness of task-based learning to enhance B1 EFL students' speaking skills
    (MQRInvestigar, 2025-08-13) Martínez Urgilés, Christian Paú; López López, Jacqueline Elizabeth; Bonilla Tenesaca, Josué Reinaldo
    Developing speaking skills is essential in English language learning; however, traditional methods that emphasize rote memorization and extensive grammar drills often fail to promote communicative competence. Task Based Learning (TBL) addresses this gap byengaging students in meaningful, real-world tasks that promote interaction and skill acquisition. This study aimed to assess the impact of TBL on speaking skills of B1 level EFL learners from a private university in Ecuador. This quasi-experimental study involved a total of 124 students divided into an experimental group (n= 99) taught via TBL with a control group (n=25) using conventional methods. Over 14 weeks the experimental group engaged in 25 sessions of 50 minutes each, while the control group followed a traditional curriculum. Pretest and post-test scores were collected using the Cambridge PET speaking criteria, which evaluate grammar and vocabulary, discourse management, pronunciation, and interactive communication. The results showed that the participants in the experimental group made significant gains across all subskills, particularly discourse management (d = 1.35) and pronunciation (d = 1.28) with large effect sizes. In contrast, the control group demonstrated slight gains, primarily in grammar. Furthermore, a post-intervention Likert scale questionnaire showed that students perceived TBL as more engaging, relevant and useful to improve their speaking skills. These findings demonstrate that TBL can be a useful approach for improving speaking skills in language learners. While these results seem promising, further studies are recommended to test these outcomes in larger groups or across different proficiency levels through an experimental design.
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    Learning apps for the development of speaking skills in English as a foreign language students
    (Ciencia Y Educación, 2025-10-10) Rosado Castro, María del Carmen; Cazar Costales, Segundo Salvador; Letamendi Lazo, Carmen Andrea; Bonilla Tenesaca, Josué Reinaldo
    This paper investigates the impact of mobile applications on the speaking skills of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. Given the low level of English proficiency in Ecuador, attributed to limited opportunities for oral communication practice, outdated pedagogical approaches, and insufficient technological knowledge among teachers, this study aims to promote the use of technological tools such as HelloTalk, Speaky, and Mondly to foster more meaningful and engaging learning experiences. A mixed-methods approach was implemented with a sample of 50 high school students. Students’ fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, coherence, and interaction were assessed through a pre-test and a post-test. The results revealed significant improvements resulting from the technological intervention, particularly in verbal fluency, overall confidence, and oral communication skills. The use of applications based on the Tandem Collaborative Learning Model enabled students to interact with native speakers or artificial intelligence, providing authentic contexts for language practice. Furthermore, students demonstrated high levels of motivation and autonomy as they engaged in self-directed learning environments. This study highlights that English language learning can be enhanced through the use of mobile applications, provided that their implementation is supported by a sound pedagogical framework. Such a framework should extend beyond the development of basic communication skills and incorporate an integrated approach that prepares learners to navigate real-world globalized professional environments.

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