Antonio Argudo

• Universidad Católica de Cuenca

The mastery of English by immigrant adults who are in the United States is a first-order need, which must be resolved in a timely manner, since it will allow them to access better work, educational and social opportunities; Furthermore, it is a tool that facilitates their adaptation and development in this country of opportunities, all of which has...

The research conducted at Nuevo Rocafuerte High School evaluated the efficacy of the Movie Method, which is an app for learning English that focuses on English vocabulary development for tenth-year EFL students. Methodologically, the research integrated surveys with test performance analysis to gauge the impact of digital tools on language acquisit...

In the context of English as a foreign language (EFL) education, the efficacy of various instructional approaches has been a subject of ongoing concern. Traditional teacher-led methods have been challenged by the emergence of video-based instruction, raising questions about which approach yields the more effective learning outcomes. This study inve...

Speaking anxiety is present and persists innumerable in schools, high schools, or even universities, no matter whether public or private they are. Speaking anxiety may stem from different sources and affect each individual student differently. The research for this study was done through the use of a quantitative students' questionnaire based on th...

The application of flipped classroom techniques in second language acquisition has garnered increasing attention due to its potential to enhance student academic performance and motivation at the secondary school level. This literature review examines existing research on flipped classrooms within English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction, ai...

This research investigation delves into the classroom management routines and protocols implemented by English educators within two educational institutions, one public and the other private, over the course of a senior academic year. The primary objective of this inquiry is to dissect the commonalities and disparities between these institutions co...

Esta investigación examina las fortalezas y debilidades presentadas por instructores de inglés nativos y no nativos, con un enfoque específico en dos aspectos: (1) las percepciones que tienen diversos interesados hacían cada grupo y (2) sus respectivas habilidades para abordar las destrezas del idioma inglés en un entorno de aula. Realizada como un...

The whole world witnessed changes triggered by the sudden COVID-19 pandemic, which caused serious disruptions in economic, social, and cultural dynamics everywhere. Higher education has also undeniably suffered from the challenges, and many college students worldwide have turned away from formal education and lost touch. One of the most significant...

La lengua inglesa se ha enseñado habitualmente como una asignatura teórica porque la lengua es un ser vivo que cambia a diario a través de la muerte y acuñación de palabras y reglas gramaticales. Por lo tanto, debe enseñarse de forma pragmática como si se enseñara un arte, un oficio o tal vez un deporte de campo para que pueda aplicarse en la vida...

Resumen El estudio del clima de aula percibido por estudiantes y docentes a nivel de primaria y secundaria es abundante, sin embargo, las herramientas probadas en este medio son escasamente puestas a prueba en el ámbito universitario. El presente estudio tuvo por objetivo evaluar las propiedades psicométricas de la Classroom Environment Scale (CES)...

The effect of the e-learning tools "Kahoot" and "Wordwall" on the learning of new vocabulary content in university students was examined. Explanatory type of experimental and control group. Data were collected through pre- and post-tests and a perception survey throughout this period. Accordingly, they were amused by the application of "Kahoot" and...

Speech has often been the main problem when students learn a second language. Therefore, the main objective of this study was to analyze how to improve interactive communication and pronunciation by using the Flipgrid platform with A1 level students at the Salesian Polytechnic University. For this purpose, a Diagnostic Test, a Cambridge Speaking te...

The objective was to determine if there is a significant difference between the reading comprehension of EFL students who use the Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) strategy through "Padlet" and students who are taught with conventional teaching methods. For data collection, high school students at IES Antonio Avila took various tests, survey...

Students in public schools from Ecuador have problems regarding speaking fluency due to the poor development of EFL teaching strategies and motivation issues. Students need constant teacher input, which provokes demotivation and low academic results. Gamification based on connectivism, constructivism, PPP methods, and communicative focus was used t...