Vol. 10 (2026): Identidad Bolivariana: 2da Edición Especial
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The Use of the ESP to Improve Speaking Skills in A2 Level Learners

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Paola Carolina Cabrera Zuleta
Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador
Johnny Segundo Campoverde Lopez
Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador
Josué Reinaldo Bonilla Tenesaca
Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador

Published 2026-09-17 — Updated on 2026-09-17

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Keywords

  • English for Specific Purposes,
  • oral skills,
  • A2 learners,
  • communicative tasks,
  • motivation

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The Use of the ESP to Improve Speaking Skills in A2 Level Learners. (2026). Identidad Bolivariana, 10, 238-247. https://doi.org/10.37611/IB10ol238-247

Abstract

In today’s globalized academic and professional settings, proficiency in English has become an essential requirement. According to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), A2- level learners are classified as Basic Users who require continuous support to effectively develop the four core language skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Among these, speaking often represents the greatest challenge. Consequently, this study aims to explore how the English for Specific Purposes (ESP) approach can be implemented as a pedagogical strategy to enhance the oral proficiency of A2-level students by aligning learning tasks with authentic academic and professional needs. The research employs a mixed-methods design, integrating literature review, deductive and inductive analysis, and data collection through pre- and post-tests, perception surveys, semi-structured interviews, and evaluation rubrics aligned with CEFR standards.
The materials and activities were adapted to replicate workplace communication, emphasizing domain- specific vocabulary and interactive tasks such as role plays. The findings reveal notable progress in fluency, pronunciation, use of technical terminology, and learner motivation, demonstrating that the ESP approach constitutes an effective pedagogical strategy for fostering oral communicative competence in technical and professional contexts.

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