Learning apps for the development of speaking skills in English as a foreign language students

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dc.contributor.authorRosado Castro, María del Carmen
dc.contributor.authorCazar Costales, Segundo Salvador
dc.contributor.authorLetamendi Lazo, Carmen Andrea
dc.contributor.authorBonilla Tenesaca, Josué Reinaldo
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-15T17:04:19Z
dc.date.available2026-06-15T17:04:19Z
dc.date.issued2025-10-10
dc.descriptionVol. 6 Núm. 10 (2025)
dc.description.abstractThis 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the low level of English proficiency in Ecuador, attributed to limited opportunities for oral communication practice, outdated pedagogical approaches, and insufficient technological knowledge among teachers, this study aims to promote the use of technological tools such as HelloTalk,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.
dc.description.sponsorshipUniversidad Bolivariana del Ecuador
dc.identifier.citationRosado Castro, M. del C., Cazar Costales, S. S., Letamendi Lazo, C. A., & Bonilla Tenesaca, J. R. (2025). Learning apps for the development of speaking skills in English as a foreign language students. Ciencia Y Educación, 6(10), 185 - 195. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17355147
dc.identifier.doi10.5281/zenodo.17355147
dc.identifier.issn2707-3378
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.ube.edu.ec/handle/123456789/3749
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherCiencia Y Educación
dc.relation.ispartofseriesPM-PI-A24-03P1-12; 06043712290
dc.rightshttp://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_abf2
dc.subjectSpeaking fluency
dc.subjectmobile applications
dc.subjectcollaborative learning
dc.subjectenglish language teaching
dc.subjectcommunicative competence
dc.titleLearning apps for the development of speaking skills in English as a foreign language students
dc.title.alternativeAplicaciones de aprendizaje para el desarrollo de la habilidad oral en estudiantes de inglés como lengua extranjera
dc.typeArticle
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