https://repositorio.uleam.edu.ec/handle/123456789/8101 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:34:45 GMT 2026-04-02T00:34:45Z https://repositorio.uleam.edu.ec/handle/123456789/8103 Título : Frequent failures in the English language of secondary school students: writing skills. Autor : Vera Mero, Selena Jamileth; Tuárez Delgado, Josselyn Nicole Resumen : This study analyzes the frequent writing failures faced by secondary school students in Manabí, Ecuador, when writing in English as a foreign language. The work adheres to the modern paradigm and the mixed-methods research approach. A survey, a semi-structured interview guide, and a focus group guide were used as data collection instruments. The results identified recurring errors in paragraph organization, spelling errors, punctuation, use of connectives and coherence, vocabulary limitations, and difficulties developing complex ideas. Among the most frequent causes of these writing errors in English are the influence of the native language, low student motivation, and the scarcity of resources in rural areas of the country. To improve writing skills, teachers employ strategies that include feedback, listening comprehension, guided writing, and collaborative work. However, there is a lack of technology in writing instruction. Categorical analysis of the collected evidence is necessary. The study concludes with the need for improved teacher training that not only covers grammar but also implements more comprehensive communication skills. Descripción : Este estudio analiza las frecuentes fallas de escritura que enfrentan los estudiantes de secundaria en Manabí, Ecuador, al escribir en inglés como lengua extranjera. El trabajo se basa en el paradigma moderno y el enfoque de investigación de métodos mixtos. Se utilizaron como instrumentos de recolección de datos una encuesta, una guía de entrevista semiestructurada y una guía de grupo focal. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://repositorio.uleam.edu.ec/handle/123456789/8103 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z https://repositorio.uleam.edu.ec/handle/123456789/8102 Título : Emotional factors and their influence on speaking performance in university students. Autor : Bravo Bailón, María Daniela; Santana Bailón, Angelica María Resumen : In the learning process, emotions play a fundamental role, and this dynamic becomes particularly strong when learning English, where factors such as motivation and self-confidence significantly impact speaking skills. The present research aims to analyze the influence of emotional factors, such as anxiety, fear, nervousness, and stress, on the performance of speaking skills in university students enrolled in a foreign language teacher training program in Manta, Ecuador. The study is framed within an interpretative paradigm and adopts a mixed-methods approach. For data collection, two surveys were administered to both students and professors to obtain a more comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon under study, and lessons observations. The sample consists of 25 people 17 students and 8 teachers from the English Language major at an Ecuadorian University. The results show Students used strategies to cope with these emotional factors; the most valued were early preparation, deep breathing, the use of mobile applications, positive thinking, and collaborative practice with peers. Similarly, professors acknowledge the presence of language anxiety among their students and report implementing different pedagogical strategies aimed at reducing it. It concludes that persists a high incidence of anxiety in students during their English language speaking activities. Descripción : En el proceso de aprendizaje, las emociones desempeñan un papel fundamental, y esta dinámica se intensifica especialmente en el aprendizaje del inglés, donde factores como la motivación y la autoconfianza inciden significativamente en la expresión oral. La presente investigación busca analizar la influencia de factores emocionales, como la ansiedad, el miedo, el nerviosismo y el estrés, en el desempeño oral de estudiantes universitarios de un programa de formación de profesores de lenguas extranjeras en Manta, Ecuador. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://repositorio.uleam.edu.ec/handle/123456789/8102 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z