Resumen:
The use of visual materials is particularly important for learning a new language. These
types of materials have relevance during learning vocabulary in English. The following
research work has a descriptive study where visual materials are analyzed during their use
in learning vocabulary in English. For constructing the theoretical framework, it was
needed bibliographical documentation that provides sound arguments to the research.
Moreover, it was considered to develop a case study using an initial level student, who
was predisposed to participate. The applied research methods were: participant
observation, test and survey which helped with the data collection for the analysis and
interpretation. As a result, the use of visual materials inside the classroom provided a
meaningful learning to the student. Finally, it isrecommended to take visual materials into
account when teaching English vocabulary as long as they are aligned to the content of the
class, with the aim of improving the teaching-learning processes in students.