Descripción:
This paper investigated how young English language learners reacted to the
implementation of movements and gestures in order to enhance their speaking
skills in the classroom. The TPR Methodology is the primary resource which
contributed to provide innovative strategies in the English as a Foreign Language
(EFL) classroom, this should be implemented so that students could feel
motivated to develop their English communicative skills. In this study, common
movements motivated students to be continuously engaged. For this reason the
English teacher has a relevant role of guide and she should keep the interaction
between students in the learning process, creating a good rapport. The participants
of this qualitative study, young English language learners, were observed in a
constructivist atmosphere, while data was gathered from observations, interviews
and surveys. Speaking is an essential skill which could be developed through
using Body Language which promote the enhancement of this skill. Using mimics
and movements is one appropriate way to integrate Body Language in EFL
classrooms and it provides opportunities to improve the speaking skills using it as
a supplementary and highly beneficial resource. The present research shows the
improvement of the speaking skill of the ninth grade students from Escuela de
Educaciòn Bàsica Teodoro Wolf, with the help of a Body Language Manual,
created especially for this study, in which through a series of dynamic activities
they engaged in speaking activities.