The application of problem-based learning to improve verbal communication in students of English as a foreign language level A2

Segundo Carlos Pérez Pillajo, Aníbal Roberto Escobar Valdivieso, Jacqueline Elizabeth López López

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In today's interconnected and fast-paced world, effective communication has become an essential tool for success. The development of communication skills, which encompass verbal and non-verbal modes of communication, has been related to personal and professional growth; Effective interaction, teamwork, decision making, brainstorming and creativity are the qualities of problem solvers in a highly demanding environment. Communication skills have become more essential today than ever for effective interaction in personal and professional environments. When people possess good communication skills, they can articulate their thoughts and ideas clearly, avoiding misunderstandings and miscommunication. When learning a language, students often face challenges and obstacles to achieving a specific level of English. Through this research, we aim to help students improve their communication skills through the application of problem-solving activities. These activities were applied to 95 A2 level students attending the Army Soldier Training School - ESFORSE, age group 18 to 22 years. The findings indicated that good communication skills allow people to articulate their thoughts, needs, and desires clearly, avoiding misunderstandings and miscommunication. Strong communication skills facilitated not only language learning but also conflict resolution, critical thinking and decision making.


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Application; Learning; Verbal communication; Foreign language.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.23857/pc.v9i7.7651

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