Improving English Oral Communication Skills Through a Leveling
Program based on Gamification and a technological approach.
The current study addresses the gap between the communicative goals of the Costa Rican Ministry of Public Education and students’ actual oral performance in rural contexts. The project designed and implemented a leveling program based on gamification and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to create a motivating and inclusive environment that strengthens confidence, participation, and fluency.
The theoretical foundation covers oral communication, diagnostic evaluation, leveling programs, gamification, and ICT as complementary tools to foster meaningful learning within the CEFR A2 level required by the national curriculum. Using a quantitative and explanatory approach, the research applied pre- and post-tests, interviews, observations, and surveys with the 5B group. Results showed that students initially lacked confidence and fluency, but after applying the gamified program, through tools such as Kahoot, Quizizz, and Duolingo Classroom, they improved pronunciation, vocabulary, and motivation.
Findings confirm that combining gamification and ICT enhances oral proficiency and engagement while reducing speaking anxiety. The proposal also provided teachers with a practical, replicable model for integrating technological and motivational strategies. Conclusions highlight the value of innovative methodologies aligned with curriculum goals and recommend ongoing teacher training, equal technological access, and formative assessment. Overall, the project offers a sustainable model that bridges educational gaps and promotes enjoyable, meaningful English learning in Costa Rican primary schools.
General Objective
To implement a leveling program that integrates gamification strategies and the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to strengthen oral communication in English among the students of section 5B at the Colegio de Primaria Agropecuario, Circuit 02, Regional Education Directorate of San Carlos, during the second trimester of the 2025 school year.
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Specific Objectives
To diagnose the current level of development in English oral communication of the students from section 5B at Agropecuario Primary School, Circuit 02, Regional Directorate of Education in San Carlos, during the second term of the 2025 school year.
To analyze the relevance and potential of gamification strategies and ICT tools in supporting the development of oral English communication among the students from section 5B at Agropecuario Primary School, Circuit 02, Regional Directorate of Education in San Carlos.
To implement a leveling program that stimulates motivation, confidence, and oral fluency in English through dynamic, playful, and technology-based activities among the students from section 5B at Agropecuario Primary School, Circuit 02, during the second term of the 2025 school year.
