Didactic strategies based on the use of the game applied to english language pronunciation teaching-learning

Abstract

The purpose of the present investigation is to improve the teaching-learning process in the English pronunciation of the 8th grade of basic general education “A” of the Amazonas basic education school through the use of the game as an active method. Despite the enormous changes that have been implemented during the learning process of a foreign language, and the government initiatives, there is still evidence of weaknesses in the classroom. Therefore, the use of the games pretends to improve the educative experience. The object of study is the English teaching-learning process. Besides, the investigation is based on a qualitative paradigm with an action-research approach and descriptive method, using at the same time techniques like interviews, participant observation, and evaluations which allow the results’ measurement. Considering the needs of students, a didactic strategy based on the use of games as an active method to improve English pronunciation, which allows students to acquire significant knowledge through real and flexible practice.