Duolingo mobile application as a support tool in the teaching-learning process in the English subject

Abstract

Introduction. Students with incomplete education face multiple challenges that affect their learning of the English language. Among the factors that aggravate the situation are that classes are only held on weekends, which limits interaction and continuous support from teachers. This lack of contact hinders the consolidation of elucubrations and the practice of the language, essential for the mastery of any foreign language. Objective. To generate a didactic strategy based on the Duolingo mobile application as a support tool in the teaching-learning process of the English subject. Methodology. It has a quantitative, non-experimental approach; it is basic according to its objective, with a descriptive scope; according to its design it is documentary and field; according to time it is transversal. The synthetic method was applied. The population was 15 learners with incomplete schooling, in the English area of the PCEI Monsignor Leónidas Proaño Educational Unit, to whom a questionnaire of ten questions was applied. Results. Most learners use Duolingo to improve their vocabulary, with respondents accessing it several times a week. It is highlighted that interactive lessons are perceived as the most valuable feature. They consider that Duolingo has improved their ability to learn English, which validates its usefulness as a complement to traditional classes. 40% of them feel that the application has helped them recover time in their learning. Motivation is also presented as a positive aspect, with learners reporting motivation levels that fluctuate between "motivated" and "very motivated." Conclusion. The results support the effectiveness of Duolingo as a support tool in teaching English, promoting vocabulary and grammar, and improving the pronunciation and motivation of learners. The designed teaching strategy, which integrates the use of Duolingo with complementary activities in the classroom and progress monitoring, has the potential to be a valuable resource in the training of students with incomplete education. General area of study: education. Specific area of study: educational technology. Type of article: original.