Exploring the Impact of the Hemingway App on A2-Level EFL University Students' Writing Skills
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2025-01-10
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Malagón, B. Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador
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This research explores the impact of the Hemingway App on A2-Level EFL University Students' Writing Skills. This study aimed to assess the impact of implementing the Hemingway App on the writing skills of A2-level EFL learners at the Language Center of the University of Babahoyo. Specifically, it explored the cultural and contextual relevance of the intervention, the structured integration of the app in writing instruction, and the potential for promoting self-assessment practices to improve overall language proficiency. A mixed-methods approach was employed, involving 16 A2-level students over a four-week intervention. Data collection included pre- and post-tests and a survey. The Hemingway App was integrated into weekly lessons designed to develop grammar, phrasing, sentence fluency, and writing clarity. Students' experiences and perceptions were analyzed to understand the app’s effectiveness and its influence on writing skills. The posttest results indicated substantial improvements in writing skills, with 75% of students achieving "Good" or "Excellent" scores. Surveys revealed that 81% of participants found the app’s feedback helpful for identifying areas of improvement, and 88% expressed high satisfaction with the app’s usability and learning outcomes. Key features such as word recognition, grammar, and sentence clarity were identified as the most beneficial. In conclusion, the Hemingway App proved to be an effective tool for enhancing A2-level students' writing skills. Its structured integration promotes student engagement, self-assessment, and autonomy.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES::Social sciences::Education, HUMANITIES and RELIGION::Languages and linguistics::Other Germanic languages::English language
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Castañeda Junco, R. R. (2025). Exploring the Impact of the Hemingway App on A2-Level EFL University Students’ Writing Skills. Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador.