Improving speaking skills using debate activities for 12th graders at Unidad Educativa Particular Bilingüe “Principito & Marcel Laniado de Wind

Abstract

The aim of this study is to validate the use of debate to enhance speaking skills in 12th grade students at Unidad Educativa Particular Bilingüe Principito & Marcel Laniado de Wind. In order to achieve the proposed goals, a quantitative study based on a quasi-experimental design was carried out. Different research instruments were used to collect the necessary data; they were the pre-test, post–test, and a classroom observation to give the foundation to this study. This data also helped us to conclude that using debates can improve speaking skills in students, as the results from the pre-test and the post-test on parameters such as organization and preparation, subject knowledge, mechanics, elocution, and eye contact improved after the intervention of these activities. For further investigation, it is recommended to apply the Debate Technique for longer periods of time.