Project-Based Learning and English Language Speaking Skills with Students of a Higher Technological Institution
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Developing speaking skills is the main objective of the English language, but the biggest challenge. Mostly, English classes are based on teacher-centered methods, so students are involved in language contexts. In this regard, this study aims to analyze the relationship between Project-based Learning (PBL) and English language speaking skills with students of 4th level in a higher technological institution from November 2025 to April 2026. To do so, the literature was studied to deeply understand the Projectbased Learning teaching method, and some studies concerning this topic. Regarding the intervention, students worked during four months on a project, integrating English and other subjects’ knowledge. At the end of this academic period, a satisfaction questionnaire and an oral exam were administered. This study was based on the quantitative approach. The results show a good level of satisfaction and a satisfactory spoken English level, so it was found that there is a relationship between the two variables, but it is not strong. To conclude, there is a statistically significant relationship between students’ satisfaction with PBL and English language speaking level, but not enough to indicate that student satisfaction is the absolute factor related to the level of oral skills.
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