Campoverde López, Johnny SegundoParedes Colina, Guido ChristianYupangui Aimacaña, Nancy Marlene2026-07-162026-07-162025-01-15Paredes Colina, G. C., & Yupangui Aimacaña, N. M. (2025). Direct Method to enhance eight-course learners’ speaking skills [TESIS MAESTRÍA]. Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador.MAESTRÍA EN PEDAGOGÍA DEL INGLÉS COMO LENGUA EXTRANJERAhttps://dspace.ube.edu.ec/handle/123456789/3873TESIS-MAESTRÍAThe project suddenly exposes about the use of the Direct Method to improve oral communication skills in eighth grade students. The problems investigated focus on the limitations of traditional methods to develop effective oral skills. The objectives include evaluating the effectiveness of the Direct Method and proposing a structured program to improve fluency, pronunciation and interactive communication. Contextually, the study is carried out in an educational environment with limited resources. The methodology employs a mixed-methods research design, integrating standardized tests, classroom observations and surveys to measure impact. The results indicate significant improvements in the fluency and confidence of the students, validating the effectiveness of the proposal. The conclusion underlines the importance of integrating interactive and contextualized approaches, highlighting their replicability and broad pedagogical benefits.en-UShttp://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_abf2Direct methodoral skillsenglish teachingeducational evaluationinteractive communicationThesis