Spotlight English app and vocabulary development”

Abstract

Currently, the technology for a greater investment in students is linked to mobile applications which have an influence on the process of learning a new language. Nevertheless, in Ecuador the level of English is low, therefore the students have a basic level of vocabulary which has become a problem in learning the English language. So, this research was conducted with the objective of determining the influence of Spotlight English app and vocabulary development in 3rd BGU students at Unidad Educativa Juan León Mera “La Salle”. Bibliographical research was used to meet the objectives, which served to support each variable through theoretical content. Furthermore, quantitative methodology was used to collected tabulated and analyzed data to obtain a result and sustain the hypothesis of the study. In addition, Quasi-experimental research was applied, in which students were given a pre-test about vocabulary, which helped to identify the vocabulary level of each student. After the pre-test, the students were explained what the application is and how it works, so they adapt with the app, through this explanation it was possible to work correctly in the classes with the use of the app. After that, students were given a post-test to know if through the application the students improved their level of vocabulary. Then, to tabulate and analyze data was employed SPPS and Excel software to obtain the results. Finally, it was possible to determine the use of the apps had a great impact on the vocabulary development because the results obtained shows a significant effect on students.