Implementación de un sistema de ejercicios a través de la herramienta tecnológica Lyrics Training para el mejoramiento de la pronunciación en el idioma inglés.

Abstract

This research was carried out in order to analyze and improve the pronunciation of seventh grade students from ''Manuel Isaac Encalada Zúñiga'' school located Buenavista, Pasaje, El Oro, through the use of the technological tool ''Lyrics Training''. Although the foreign language has been taught in the classroom for several decades, the teaching tools and methodologies have been based on memorization and repetition of words and grammatical rules, generating a growing lack of interest in learning among students. In turn, the problem lies in the limited or non-existent attention given to the teaching and practice of the productive skill of speaking, since within the lesson plans created by teachers, written and repetitive activities predominate, not allowing a correct development in all the necessary areas to achieve a better level in the students. This research manifests a quantitative paradigm with a pre-experimental research design using theoretical methods where it was possible to verify different criteria of the subject. By using techniques such as observation, survey, pre and post test to detect the students shortcomings and needs and then through the classes improve their weaknesses. Finally, the conclusion and recommendations are made, proposing further research and the use of new tools to improve students pronunciation.