Factors that influence high school students' English oral communication skills in Ecuadorian face-to-face learning environments

Abstract

Abstract: This research focused on examining the elements that affect the competencies oral expression of secondary school students in English. The purpose was to identify the linguistic and emotional challenges that impact oral communication skills in in-person educational environments for high school students. The study was carried out in a public secondary educational institution located in the province of El Oro, using a mixed methods approach that incorporated quantitative and qualitative analyses. The sample It consisted of forty first-year high school students and four English teachers as a foreign language. The data collection instruments included a questionnaire for students, another for teachers, a semi-structured interview and a observation sheet. The data were systematized and organized in two tables, and the Results obtained were analyzed. Furthermore, the findings indicated that the factors Linguistics had a significant impact on the oral communication skills of the students. Specifically, the lack of vocabulary was identified as the aspect more outstanding linguistic ability, while the willingness to speak in English and the blocking of students when speaking in English were established as emotional factors most influential on students.