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

Abstract

Abstract: The study titled "Factors influencing oral communication skills in English of high school students in face-to-face learning environments in Ecuador" had The objective is to identify the linguistic and emotional factors that contribute to the development of oral skills in high school students. The study was carried out in a private school located in Sangolquí. Both were analyzed quantitative and qualitative data, what is known as a mixed method of investigation. All the information collected was analyzed to obtain the necessary data, which helped calculate simple percentages. The study involved the participation of forty secondary school students at the 2BGU level, three English teachers and an observation in the classroom. The instruments used in this study were a questionnaire for the students, a questionnaire for teachers, class observation sheets and an interview semi-structured. According to the research, both the linguistic elements and the factors Emotional emotions play a significant role in the formation of communication skills. oral communication of students. Specifically, it was found that the grammar, the Vocabulary and pronunciation are crucial linguistic elements that affect the development of your oral skills. Furthermore, anxiety and fear were identified as the factors most influential emotions that affect the oral communication skills of students.