Interaction strategies for the strengthening of English communicative competence in junior high school.

Abstract

The purpose of this article was to strengthen the communicative method through the use of interaction strategies in the teaching-learning process of the English language. It was proposed to use a mixed approach where, the qualitative approach proposes using the field journal as the main source of information collection and the quantitative one, has as an instrument the survey where you will make a first diagnosis to implement a total English test (2017) OXFORD QPT (Quick Placement Test) in which, determines the level
of knowledge in English of students, and as a second diagnosis to implement, a Cambridge B1 Preliminary
test showing the progress achieved. As results, students were expected to improve their learning of English, especially in communication skills, by focusing on everyday activities that are of interest to them, this will allow them to understand and feel more familiar with the language. Among the expected results, it was also
considered that the effectiveness in the acquisition of communication skills by students can be affected by
the level of motivation during the educational process. Recommendations supported by research to improve English language learning in the classroom include the use of playful activities to motivate students and gradual immersion in the English language during their educational process.