Enhancing A2-Level Student's Speaking Motivation through Communicative Language Teaching and Kinesthetic Role-Playing Activities

Mejorar la motivación para hablar en estudiantes de nivel A2 mediante la enseñanza del lenguaje comunicativo y actividades de juego de roles Kinestésicos

Resumen

This research focuses on improving the motivation to speak in A2 level students of English as a foreign language through the implementation of the CLT (Communicative Language Teaching) communicative approach. A2 level students often face challenges in oral communication due to limited knowledge of vocabulary and grammar. Learning involves physical movement and hands-on activities; it has been shown to be effective in language education by adapting to various learning styles and improving memory and understanding. The research will be carried out at the U. E "Pangua" in El Corazón, belonging to Pangua town, Cotopaxi- Ecuador, with 61 A2 level students between 14 and 16 years old. The mixed methods approach allows for a comprehensive assessment of the impact of learning on motivation to speak. The research results, obtained through teacher interviews, checklists, and student surveys, reveal that CLT activities positively impact motivation to speak. Data collected through surveys indicated an increase in motivation and a preference for learning among students. In conclusion, successfully meeting its objectives, the research implemented various techniques, resulting in significantly positive changes as evidenced in the statistical results. The findings emphasize the effectiveness of the methods, in improving language motivation, addressing language anxiety and adapting to individual learning preferences, offering valuable information for language educators and professionals.