Application of the audio-lingual method through a system of classes to develop vocabulary in english

Abstract

The research focused on improving the English vocabulary of seventh grade students through the implementation of the audio-lingual method. The study, framed in a quantitative and experimental approach, sought to determine the effectiveness of this method in the development of students’ linguistic skills. The research was based on a theoretical review that include a historical and conceptual analysis of the audio-lingual method, as well as relevant theories on vocabulary acquisition. The methodology employed combine theoretical hypothetical-deductive and analytic-synthetic and empirical participant observation and questionnaires methods. The results of the study showed a significant improvement in both active and passive vocabulary of the students after the pedagogical intervention based on the audio-lingual method. When comparing the results of the pre-test and post-test, and improvement the lexical knowledge of the participants was evidenced this research demonstrated that the implementation of audio-lingual method is an effective strategy to develop English vocabulary in elementary school students. The results obtained support the idea that this method, characterized by repetitive oral practice and language immersion, contributes significantly to vocabulary acquisition. The study demonstrates that the audio-lingual method is a valuable tool for improving the linguistic skills of English language learning, specifically with regard to vocabulary development.