Dinamización del ejercicio del speaking en la universidad del atlántico a través de inteligencia artificial.

Abstract

In many educational contexts in Colombia, improving oral proficiency in English remains a significant challenge, especially among students who, although they possess basic knowledge and a grasp of the language’s grammar, struggle to communicate fluently and confidently in real-life situations. At intermediate levels such as B1, it is common to encounter barriers related to communication anxiety, fear of making mistakes, and limited opportunities for oral practice outside the classroom. In light of this reality, this research proposes a pedagogical innovation experience mediated by conversational artificial intelligence aimed at strengthening speaking skills among B1 Level IV students in the University of Atlántico’s open English courses. The proposal integrates AI tools to support the creation of more participatory, flexible, and personalized learning experiences, promoting independent practice and immediate feedback in emotionally safe environments. The research is conducted using a mixed-methods approach with a qualitative focus and a descriptive-propositional scope. The process included a diagnostic phase to identify emotional and academic barriers associated with oral production, the design of a teaching sequence mediated by conversational AI, a pilot implementation with students, and the analysis of results through interviews, participant observation, oral performance rubrics, and reflective journals. Preliminary results show improvements in oral participation, a greater willingness to communicate in English, and strengthened communicative confidence. Furthermore, the experience highlighted the potential of conversational artificial intelligence as an innovative pedagogical tool to expand opportunities for oral practice in regional contexts where opportunities for language immersion are limited.