The Wannalisn app and the listening skill

Abstract

Technological tools focused on education have been developing new ways of learning, hence Wannalisn app is a tool that wants to help students in learning and practicing listening skill. The main aim of this research was focused on measuring how Wannalisn app improves listening skill in students. The process of this research work used a quantitative approach in order to collect statistical data and perform an analysis of the evolution of the research. The research was applied in a population of 23 sixthsemester students of Pedagogia de los Idiomas Nacionales y Extranjeros degree from the Universidad Tecnica de Ambato, the procedure of this research was in 3 weeks with a total of 9 sessions. The technique used to measure the evolution between the interval of participation was the application of the standardized Preliminary English Test that is designed to B1 students. This test was applied at the beginning and end of the research, where in the Pre-Test an average of 6.35 out of 13 points was obtained and in the Post-Test an average of 12.17 out of 13 points was obtained. The results derived generate a difference of 5.82 points of evolution that indicate an improvement in relation between the two tests applied. Finally, the conclusion established that the use of Wannalisn app caused an improvement of the listening skill in the students, demonstrating that it is a fundamental tool for the development of this skill in the students.