Reflection of the relationship between pronunciation, listening and speaking in english

Abstract

One of the major weaknesses in communicating orally in English which is studied as a foreign language is the low phonetic level or difficulty to pronounce correctly in that language, it causes in the learner lack of motivation, frustration and even a mistaken view of its value as a human being that needs to interact and share in a highly competitive society, where those who have developed their skills and abilities are ideal candidates to take advantage of the academic, employment and social opportunities that arise. This research was conducted under the qualitative paradigm, through a single case study of factual type, with 31 students from the State University of Milagro (UNEMI) of the Faculty of Engineering of the second semester 2014. The authors claim that teaching strategies should be established in the classroom and beyond to teach and learn another language. This case study emphasizes the full support of teachers as a starting point followed by evaluation-detecting weaknesses, specific autonomous work according to the students’ level of study and final oral evaluation to measure what was acquired mainly because of students’ independent work to ensure that it is possible to reinforce the learning of English as a foreign language in a different place from the classroom without the presence of the teacher.