Lengua y Literatura Inglesa-Tesis de Pregrado

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    Grammar Translation Method vs. Communicative Language Teaching: A Comparative Analysis for Vocabulary Learning
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Filosofía, Letras y Ciencias de la Educación, 2025-10-22) Barrera Yumbla, Tamara Noemí; Paliz Masache, Michael Alejandro; Mora Reino, Juan Fernando
    Vocabulary learning plays a crucial role in English as a Foreign Language (EFL), yet the most appropriate method for achieving it remains a topic of debate. This research synthesis aims to compare the effectiveness of Grammar Translation Method (GTM) and Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) regarding vocabulary learning and use. A qualitative research design was adopted through the analysis of 20 empirical studies, which were selected based on criteria such as relevance of EFL contexts, methodological rigor, and focus on vocabulary learning outcomes. The findings indicate that GTM reinforces and actively develops vocabulary learning through structured grammar instruction, straightforward translation, and lists of isolated words. Nevertheless, GTM was found to limit students’ ability to use and apply vocabulary in real-life and communicative contexts appropriately. Conversely, CLT significantly enhances vocabulary learning and application in communicative contexts but may fail to ensure long-term vocabulary retention without explicit instruction. The study concludes that integrating structured instruction with communicative practice may offer the most effective strategy for promoting vocabulary learning in EFL settings.