The Immersion Method and fluency of the English Language

Abstract

Currently, students do not feel motivated when learning English, and that is the main reason why teachers should consider reading and studying new methods and strategies to motivate students to learn a language and not feel stress about the process. The objective of this research was to determine the influence of the use of the Immersion method in the class to develop fluency in speaking. The 28 students who helped in the following research were from the second level of PINE (Pedagogia de Los Idiomas Nacionales y Extranjeros) from Universidad Técnica de Ambato. The present research focused on both, exploratory and descriptive levels. First, an online survey was applied towards students which determined the strategies, activities, and methods used by the teacher in class. Next, an observational checklist regarding the teacher was used to analyze the class which took 2 weeks, and finally, a rubric that measured students' fluency in speaking while they participated in class. After the study, the conclusion indicated that the Immersion Method develops and improves fluency in speaking in students when applied in class. A variety of activities, materials, class settings, and studying groups made a huge difference in their fluency level