Using conversational chatbots to develop oral fluency in A1-level english leaners.
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Artificial intelligence, project-based learning, EnglishResumen
The teaching of oral expression in English at beginner levels is limited by a lack of authentic interaction, especially in Latin American contexts. This study evaluated the use of conversational chatbots to improve oral fluency in A1-level students in Ecuador, using a quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-tests in two groups (n = 70): an experimental group that worked with ABP and Microsoft Copilot, and a control group that received expository teaching. Fluency was measured using a CEFR-based rubric, and normality, t, Wilcoxon, Mann–Whitney, and Hake's gain tests were applied. The experimental group showed superior improvements and a moderate gain (g = 0.57), compared to the low progress of the control group (g = 0.23). It is concluded that integrating a conversational chatbot into PBL enhances oral fluency and communicative self-efficacy in A1 students.
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