Project-Based Learning to Improve Speaking Skills of Seventh Grade Students

Carlos Andrés Muñoz Ponce, Sara González Reyes

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This study investigates the effectiveness of Project Based Learning (PBL) to improve the oral skills in the English language of seventh grade students at the Veinticuatro de Julio school located in Santa Elena. For the research, a series of PBL activities designed to promote active learning and language practice was implemented. The mixed methods approach was applied to assess students' progress in oral skill. The phenomenon was systematically observed through a questionnaire that made it possible to measure the students' preference regarding their experiences with PBL and conventional activities. Data were collected in teaching practice through multiple methods: oral pre- and post-assessments, which measured fluency, accuracy, and vocabulary use. The 41 participating students demonstrated improvements in their oral skills and exhibited greater confidence when communicating in front of an audience. The results highlight the effectiveness of PBL as a teaching strategy to develop oral expression skills and emphasize that its implementation can positively impact students' English speaking skills, offering valuable implications for language teaching practices.


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project-based learning; oral ability; English language; strategy; improvement.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.23857/pc.v10i1.8948

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