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    Audio-visual materials and speaking skills
    (Universidad Técnica de Ambato-Facultad de Ciencias Humanas y de la educación -Carrera de Pedagogía de los Idiomas Nacionales y Extranjeros, 2025-06-30) Hallo Salazar Laura Estefania; Meléndez Escobar Lorena Monserrath; Universidad Técnica de Ambato-Facultad de Ciencias Humanas y de la educación -Carrera de Pedagogía de los Idiomas Nacionales y Extranjeros
    The purpose of this research was to analyze the impact of the use of audio-visual material as a pedagogical strategy in the development of students' oral expression. The study was carried out with fifth-grade students of the Unidad Educativa Mario Cobo Barona. The population consisted of 80 students, distributed in a control group with 40 participants and an experimental group with 40. A quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design was used. To measure progress, pre- and post-tests based on the speaking section of the Cambridge A1 Movers exam were administered before and after the nine intervention sessions. Each intervention, lasting 45 minutes, incorporated audio, videos, images, flashcards, and worksheets in dynamics such as role-plays, storytelling, and group discussions. Data analysis was performed using SPSS statistical software. The results showed a significant improvement in the experimental group in aspects such as vocabulary and grammar, pronunciation, and interaction skills. The mean score of this group increased from 4.875 to 8.7 out of 10, reflecting an improvement of 3.825 points. This shows that exposure to the audio-visual materials had a positive effect on the development of their speaking skills. In conclusion, audio-visual materials are consolidated as an effective didactic resource to enhance speaking skills. This strategy not only stimulates students' active participation but also contributes to overcoming linguistic challenges. Thanks to structured and interactive activities, students developed greater confidence and communicative competence, which evidences the value of this strategy in foreign language teaching.