Introducing english as an international language To intermediate students by task-based audio materials In Febres Cordero high school

Abstract

English has become a global language considered for international communication. Introducing English as an International Language to intermediate students aims to raise awareness on English learners about English having variations in different contexts. This study was carried out with third year Bachillerato students in Febres Cordero High School. Initially, the researcher collected audio material from interviews with foreigners staying in Ecuador who were native speakers of English. This data was then presented as material for the intervention after a pre-test to determine the students’ knowledge about variation of English vocabulary in different native-English speaking countries; a post-test was administered to determine the outcome of the intervention. After the treatment, students responded with an increase in their knowledge of vocabulary variation. Moreover, a follow-up survey provided qualitative data about students’ positive attitude and level of satisfaction toward the intervention. Chapter I documents the theoretical justification on which this study is based. Chapter II describes the methodology and process used for the intervention. Chapter III analyzes the data gathered from the pre-test before and post-test after the intervention. Additionally, data from the follow-up survey is presented. Finally, chapter IV summarizes the process with the conclusions and recommendations.