Analysis of virtual assistants for language skills development
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Analysis of the effectiveness of virtual assistants in developing language skills showed that these tools are especially beneficial for beginner learners, who experienced significant improvements in areas such as pronunciation and listening comprehension. Beginners also used the assistants the most, suggesting that immediate feedback and constant practice are key elements in their learning. In the case of intermediate learners, although improvements were observed, the lack of adequate challenge in the activities offered reduced their motivation and frequency of use. On the other hand, advanced learners, although showing high scores from the start, experienced limited improvements due to the lack of complex and challenging content, resulting in lower participation. These results highlight the need for personalisation in virtual assistants, especially for intermediate and advanced levels, who require tasks more tailored to their specific needs and skills.
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Mayra Isabel Barrera-Gutiérrez , Universidad Técnica de Ambato - Ecuador
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3550-7173
Bachelor in Educational Sciences with a Mention in Early Childhood Education, Master in Management and Mediation in Early Childhood Educational Centers. Currently, she engages in teaching and research activities, in addition to providing advisory services to Early Childhood Education Centers.
Elsa Mayorie Chimbo-Cáceres , Universidad Técnica de Ambato - Ecuador
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8303-2988
professor and researcher, Associate 2 at the Technical University of Ambato.
PhD in Education from the National University of La Plata, Argentina.
Master's in Bilingual Education from the International University of La Rioja, Spain. Master's in Information Technology and Educational Multimedia.
Bachelor's in Educational Sciences, specializing in English, from the Technical University of Ambato.
Jimena Paola Mantilla-Garcia , Ciencias de la Educación - Ecuador
Graduate in Educational Sciences, Higher Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and thought development. Master in pedagogy
María Verónica Rodríguez-Cedeño , Ciencias de la Educación - Ecuador
Graduate in Educational Sciences with a major in Early Childhood Education, Master in Teaching and Curriculum for Higher Education. Currently, she carries out teaching and research activities, in addition to providing advisory services to Early Childhood Education Centers.
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