Application of Remedial Lesson as a way to improve pronunciation in EFL learners in Ecuadorian high schools

Abstract

Abstract: This research investigates the effectiveness on the application of remedial lessons as a way to improve pronunciation in a Ecuadorian high school, specifically in the context of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms. The research was conducted in Fiscomisional Institution in Loja city, for the sample it has been used 6 students of eighth, ninth, and tenth grade, in total 18 students have been selected for the development of the research. It was used quantitative and descriptive methods, classifying the students into an experimental and control group. The instruments provided were pre-test, post-test, pre and post-questionnaire. Furthermore, thanks to the exhaustive analysis of the data, it was concluded that the remedial lessons are helpful for the development of pronunciation if they are carried out with the appropriate strategies and methodologies. The research highlights the importance of remedial lessons in solving pronunciation problems of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students and offers valuable insights for educators attempting to improve language acquisition and who intend to optimize their pedagogical approaches for the benefit of their students in similar educational environments.