Songs to enhance communication in english on students of tenth basic year at Unidad Educativa John F. Kennedy. Salinas, province of Santa Elena, school year 2017-2018.

Abstract

The objective of this research work was to improve the speaking skills in students of tenth basic year at Unidad Educativa John F. Kennedy. Salinas, Province of Santa Elena. School year 2017-2018, through songs. In this research work was applied the qualitative and quantitative methods. The researcher worked collaboratively with the specialist, principal and English teachers in order to improve the deficiency of the speaking skills that was the main issue during this research. The participants of this research object were 21 students of tenth basic year at Unidad Educativa John F. Kennedy. The data collections of this study were qualitative and quantitative. The qualitative data were obtained by observing the teaching learning process during and interviewing the specialists, principal and English teachers about the implementation of a song production in English classes. Furthermore, the quantitative data were gained by assessing the students’ speaking skills through the pre and post-test which contributed to identify how the students increase their proficiency of the English language focusing on the speaking ability. Moreover, the application of this strategy in education seems to be a good pedagogical tool for English teachers who seek how to teach English with songs in an easy and fun way. The research results showed that the implementation of a song production was effective to improve the speaking ability and also it contributed to increase the motivation to learn the English language in students of tenth basic year at Unidad Educativa John F. Kennedy. Salinas, Province of Santa Elena, School year 2017-2018.