Immersion strategies for the enrichment of english vocabulary among students of second year bachillerato at colegio mixto particular UPSE, La Libertad, province of Santa Elena, school year 2015-2016.

Abstract

This research seeks to show new didactic strategies for the acquisition of English vocabulary through the immersion teaching method. In the academic field immersion pursue the acquisition of a new language using it as a medium to teach academic content from the school´s curricula. This study highlights the importance to be aware of new successful methodologies and strategies which are being applied around the world and the diligence of each country, school and teacher to investigate about them and examine how they can be applied in their context. This project was held using the action research method which allows the use of qualitative and quantitative techniques in order to collect data, in this research the analyzed data was gathered from interviews and surveys. This research paper demonstrates the acquisition of meaningful vocabulary through the use of interesting and fun hands-on content-based immersion activities among students of second year bachillerato at colegio mixto particular UPSE. These activities encourage the learners to perform in all language skills and were designed according to the content of the subjects taught established by the Ecuadorian Ministry of Education (MinEduc).