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https://doi.org/
10.69639/arandu.v13i1.2010
The Impact of Real
-Time Corrective Feedback to Improve
Oral Skills in A2
-Level Students
El impacto de la retroalimentación en tiempo real para mejorar habilidades orales en
estudiantes de nivel A2

Mary Patricia Sanmartín Puchaicela

mpsanmartinp@ube.edu.ec

https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4232-4611

Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador

Jaime Alejandro López Córdova

jalopezc_a@ube.edu.ec

https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6071-7896

Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador

Johnny Segundo Campoverde López

https://orcid.org/0000
-0003-0108-4755
Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador

Josue Reinaldo Bonilla Tenesaca

jrbonillat@ube.edu.ec

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6748-2345

Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador

Artículo recibido: 18 enero 2026-Aceptado para publicación: 20 febrero 2026

Conflictos de intereses: Ninguno que declarar.

ABSTRACT

The objective of this mixed research is to investigate the impact of continuous corrective feedback

on reducing pronunciation and lexical errors in oral presentations, aimed at tenth
-grade students
in General Basic Education at the Abdón Calderón Education
al Unit in Quito, Pichincha Province,
during the 2024
-2025 school year. A cross-sectional, multi-event field design was used. Data
collection was carried out using speaking papers from 60 upper secondary school students, three

upper secondary school teache
rs, and two high school English teachers. Descriptive analysis used
basic statistics, representing the results in tables and graphs. The diagnosis revealed that students

at the “Unidad Educativa Economista Abdón Calderón” face errors in communication and

v
ocabulary in English, identifying areas that require improvement, especially in oral
pronunciation and interactive communication. Although continuous corrective feedback is

effective, its development in class is limited. The implementation of continuous co
rrective
feedback is viable for reducing pronunciation and lexical errors, enhancing communication, and

solving real
-life problems. The research guides teachers on how continuous corrective feedback
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positively impacts the reduction of pronunciation and lexical errors, focusing on real
-life
situations to facilitate effective communication development.

Keywords
: corrective feedback, error reduction, pronunciation and lexicon
RESUMEN

La presente investigación mixta tiene como objetivo investigar el impacto de la retroalimentación
continua para reducir errores de léxico y pronunciación en presentaciones orales, dirigido a
estudiantes de décimo año de Educación General Básica en la Unidad Educativa Economista
Abdón Calderón, en Quito- Provincia de Pichincha durante el año escolar 2024-2025. Se empleó
un diseño de campo, transversal y multieventual. La recolección de datos se realizó mediante
speaking paper a 60 estudiantes de E.G.B superior, 3 docentes de básica superior y 2 docentes de
inglés de bachillerato. El análisis descriptivo utilizó estadística básica, representando los
resultados en tablas y gráficos. El diagnóstico reveló que los estudiantes de la "Unidad Educativa
Economista Abdón Calderón" enfrentan errores para comunicarse y léxico en inglés,
identificándose áreas que requieren mejora, especialmente en la pronunciación oral y la
comunicación interactiva. Aunque la retroalimentación correctiva continua es efectiva su
desarrollo en clase es limitado. La implementación de la retroalimentación correctiva continua es
viable para reducir errores de pronunciación y léxicos, potenciando la comunicación y resolviendo
problemas de la vida real. La investigación orienta al docente sobre cómo retroalimentación
correctiva continua impacta de manera positiva en la reducción de errores de pronunciación y
léxico, enfocándose en situaciones reales para facilitar el desarrollo eficaz de la comunicación.

Palabras clave: retroalimentación correctiva, reducción de errores, pronunciación y
léxicos

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INTRODUCTION

Within English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning, being able to express oneself orally

in a correct manner is one of the main demands of this process, especially for students at the A2

level according to the requirements of the Common European Framework
of Reference for
Languages (CEFR). At this level of English proficiency, students are expected to speak fluently.

According to Brown (2007), the A2 level requires fluent and highly accurate oral expression.

Despite this requirement, many students make pro
nunciation errors with basic words and misuse
vocabulary in very common contexts.

Conducting oral presentation exercises in the classroom among English language students

significantly helps build confidence in mastering spoken communication in EFL. According to

Ellis (2009), the feedback process does not provide positive reinforcement a
mong students, and
permanent repetitions of pronunciation errors are evident, leading to fossilization
meaning the
permanent integration of pronunciation mistakes into the new vocabulary students acquire.

Teachers often do not interrupt presentations becau
se they focus on the contextual handling of
content rather than properly guiding linguistic processes, resulting in lost opportunities to make

appropriate pronunciation corrections (Lyster & Ranta, 1997). Consequently, students fail to

develop awareness an
d the ability to produce self-corrections for accurate word pronunciation.
In this regard, Lyster et al. (2023) argue that the lack of teacher intervention in correcting

mispronunciations can be a disadvantageous factor in the development of learners’ interlanguage

competence. Likewise, during the process of English acquisition,
students need to become aware
of their errors through interaction and corrective feedback (Teimouri et al., 2024; Sato, 2023).

The feedback process that truly leads to correction in spoken English should be regarded as a

developmental mechanism that helps
students identify their mistakes and work toward greater
clarity in oral expression (Bai & Lin, 2021; Fu & Li, 2025).

Main Objective:
To investigate how corrective feedback impacts the reduction of
pronunciation and lexical errors during oral presentations among A2
-level students.
Specific Objectives

Identify the types and frequency of pronunciation errors made in students’ vocabulary
during oral presentations.

Compare students’ performance before and after the application of continuous corrective
feedback.

Demonstrate the effects of continuous corrective feedback on students’ oral accuracy.
Research question

How does corrective feedback impact the reduction of pronunciation and lexical errors

during oral presentations among A2
-level students?
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The feedback process in English language learning classes seeks to reduce the frequency

of communicative errors through the use of expository presentations at the A2 level. This strategy

is implemented weekly, recordings are kept, and evaluations are condu
cted using a self-
assessment rubric aligned with the B1 level. Teachers discreetly draw students’ attention in order

not to interrupt the content of presentations.

In this research, oral expression development is considered an intervening variable in

English language learning among tenth
-grade students at the A2 level of Basic General Education.
In this sense, speaking fluently and accurately is one of the main deman
ds placed on students.
Therefore, the feedback process plays a crucial role: guided by the teacher, students can correct

their mistakes while presenting, which strengthens their oral communication skills.

Correcting students’ oral expression errors in real time enhances their confidence and

ability to pronounce words properly within the A2 level. Furthermore, this research aims to

analyze how the systematic application of real
-time corrective feedback influences the
improvement of A2 students’ oral skills, with the purpose of presenting theoretical and practical

elements that strengthen oral English teaching and promote more dynamic and effective learning

among the students under study.

Theoretical Framework

Real
-time corrective feedback
Real
-time corrective feedback is a fundamental aspect of effective language teaching. It
refers to the immediate corrective response offered to students while they are performing a task,

helping them identify and correct errors as they occur. Research on f
ormative assessment
indicates that real
-time corrective feedback consists of information provided by the teacher during
the learning process to guide and support skills development, rather than being given only at the

end of a task (Panadero, Andrade, & Br
ookhart, 2020; Wiliam, 2021). In EFL classrooms, real-
time feedback reduces the repetition of oral production errors by increasing students’ awareness

at the moment of speaking. This process encourages learners to self
-regulate and facilitates
continuous o
ral development. As Nicol and Macfarlane-Dick (2006) point out, formative
feedback closes the gap between current performance and learning goals by offering specific and

timely guidance.

Timing and type of feedback

For feedback to be truly effective, teacher intervention must be timely. Immediate

feedback allows students to consciously identify their errors and correct them. Ammar and Spada

(2006) suggest that effective immediate feedback helps learners notice their
errors while
simultaneously speeding up their English acquisition. Loewen (2005) also associates rapid

correction with increased metalinguistic awareness and a significant improvement in learners’

responsiveness.
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Implicit feedback enables teachers to correct pronunciation errors during conversation,

maintaining interaction while promoting accuracy at the same time (Sato & Loewen, 2022; Lyster,

Saito, & Sato, 2023). In contrast, explicit correction allows teachers t
o provide direct information
about errors and helps students clearly understand the mistake made and the correct way to

pronounce words (Fu & Li, 2025; Teimouri, Goetze, & Plonsky, 2024).

According to Sato (2023), feedback becomes more effective when it is followed by an

immediate learner response (uptake), since this active reaction strengthens noticing and facilitates

oral development. In addition, prompts and elicitation techniques encou
rage self-correction and
foster meaningful learning in the acquisition of oral English (Bai & Lin, 2021; Lyster et al., 2023).

Student perception and learning effects

Students’ disposition is a determining factor in how they receive corrective feedback from

teachers at the very moment errors are made. According to Yoshida (2008), learners have specific

preferences regarding types of corrective feedback, which affects th
eir engagement and progress.
A2
-level students tend to welcome immediate and explicit corrections and regard them as
particularly useful for oral social interaction processes.

Schulz (2001) and Katayama (2007) point out that students’ prior experiences and

learning contexts shape the way they react to feedback and immediate correction. Dörnyei (2001)

also notes that motivational strategies in the language classroom help learners
view corrective
feedback as a tool for improvement. These processes are crucial for creating appropriate

conditions so that students can perceive feedback positively and successfully overcome

pronunciation errors.

Saito and Hanzawa (2022) argue that oral feedback supports the development of accurate

English word pronunciation over time. Furthermore, real
-time feedback is a way to promote
reflective teaching practices, as it allows teachers to adjust instruction acco
rding to students’
immediate needs (Carless & Winstone, 2023; Wiliam, 2021).

Pronunciation and lexical errors

These errors occur when students mispronounce an English word, which can affect the

understanding of the message they wish to convey. Such errors are frequent due to first language

interference, limited exposure to or communication in the second language,
and linguistic transfer
factors present in English learning. Celce
-Murcia, Brinton, and Goodwin (2010) explain that
pronunciation involves the production and perception of the meaningful sounds of a particular

language in order to convey meaning in context
s of language use (p. 2). Generally speaking,
communication errors often stem from deviations from these norms, which can affect the clarity

with which speakers convey meaning in conversation.

When referring to lexical errors commonly made by students when communicating in

English, this involves the inappropriate choice of a word or expression that does not correspond

to the intended meaning in context. These errors clearly result from several f
actors such as literal
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translation and incorrect vocabulary use, which produce word forms that do not match what is

required.

Pronunciation accuracy

Being able to pronounce English words correctly is closely related to the use of the speech

apparatus that enables articulation, thus making words clear; students need regular exposure to

the basic vowel and consonant sounds. Derwing and Munro (1997) affir
m that accurate word
pronunciation leads to high intelligibility in oral English communication. If a learner has excellent

grammatical foundations but poor pronunciation, this may create barriers to comprehension.

Lexical appropriacy

According to the British Council, using the correct English words and phrases in an

appropriate way requires taking into account both culture and language, which is what lexical

appropriacy involves: when communicating in English, it is important to ensure
that the
vocabulary used is consistent with the communicative context. Molina (2018) states that

improving word use means learning and using them in different situations, which helps learners

speak clearly and make sense. Reyes (2019) adds that learning v
ocabulary correctly is not only
about memorizing words, but also about understanding and using them in real contexts where

fluent conversations can take place.

Error persistence

This phenomenon indicates that certain errors become consolidated or fossilized during

the acquisition process, making them difficult to correct in the future. Han and Odlin (2006)

describe fossilization as resistance to correction despite the use of diffe
rent strategies such as
presentations or practice activities, which results in stagnation in English as a second language

learning. In the same vein, Selinker (1972) notes that some errors become consolidated and

resistant to correction, a phenomenon known
as fossilization, which hinders progress toward full
linguistic competence.

Impact on oral communication

People’s socialization processes depend primarily on oral communication, which makes

mastery of English necessary for many activities directly tied to a globalized world. Martínez et

al. (2025) argue that the development of oral communication skills in Eng
lish is essential for
improving social and cultural interaction and for opening up competitive job opportunities.

Students’ communicative actions stem from their skills in vocabulary control and grammar use,

which gradually supports accurate word intonatio
n. Williams and Burden (1999), cited in Agudo
(2003, p. 140), point out that learning a foreign language is a direct consequence of the constant

need to relate to others.

Oral communication not only facilitates the transmission of ideas but also fosters the

development of essential social, cultural, and academic skills. Ortiz and Garma (2024) further

emphasize that this skill is fundamental for students’ academic and profes
sional development and
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that its strengthening requires pedagogical strategies that promote active participation,

confidence, and motivation in inclusive, technology
-mediated contexts.
M
ATERIALS AND RESOURCES
The study used a mixed
-methods approach with both descriptive and explanatory
characteristics. Its main objective was to investigate how corrective feedback impacts the

reduction of pronunciation and lexical errors during oral presentations in A2
-level students at
Unidad Educativa Economista Abdón Calderón. The descriptive component focused on

characterizing the types and frequency of oral errors that students make during their presentations,

and it also documented the process of implementing feedback strat
egies and their impact on
students’ English learning.

On the other hand, the explanatory level sought to analyze the extent to which immediate

feedback influenced students’ oral performance. The results of the assessments before and after

the intervention were compared. As an applied study, the research also
aimed to offer pedagogical
recommendations for teachers who wish to improve oral accuracy in similar EFL contexts through

classroom corrective feedback practices.

This research followed a field design, as a series of instruments were applied to the

subjects of study in their natural setting at Unidad Educativa Abdón Calderón, especially during

English classes. There was a process of collecting authentic data through
diagnostic tasks, oral
presentations, weekly reflections, and peer and self
-assessments. It was quasi-experimental in
nature, with feedback activities implemented over six weeks. A group of 50 students received

continuous real
-time feedback and focused support, which allowed for comparisons between
initial and final assessment scores in order to observe the possible impact of the feedback

intervention.

The population considered in the study consists of approximately 1,500 students from

Unidad Educativa Economista Abdón Calderón, located at Av. Antonio José de Sucre 489 and

Emilio Uzcátegui 769, Quito
Pichincha Ecuador. The sample corresponds to tenth-grade
students of Basic General Education at the A2 level; these three classes are made up of 35 students

each, and the study population is the first class of Upper Basic. This consistency in instruction

ensures that any variation observed in performance
can be more accurately attributed to the
intervention rather than to differences in teaching style or classroom environment. The

participants were selected through non
-probability criterion sampling, as they met specific
characteristics relevant to the stu
dy’s objectives.
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Table
1
Sample Population

Gender
Number of Students Percentage
Male
30 60%
Female
20 40%
Total
50 100%
Note:
gender distribution of the 50 A2-level students who make up the study sample
Research Stages

Documentary Analysis

The study began with an in
-depth investigation of the main intervening variables in the
study, namely real
-time feedback, pronunciation accuracy, and vocabulary management for A2-
level students. The theories associated with the research allowed for the app
ropriate selection of
tools and strategies to monitor progress, identifying the most effective methods and the common

obstacles that EFL students in Ecuador must face.

Planning and design

Based on the guidelines derived from the documentary research, a pedagogical

intervention was developed which, for its implementation, required selecting the participating

students, obtaining informed consent from their parents, and designing a series of r
ubrics aligned
with CEFR guidelines. An intervention was structured over six weeks, with teacher participation

to provide feedback and immediate correction of pronunciation errors in English words.

Implementation

Students took part in weekly oral presentations; during these sessions, the 50 A2
-level
students received immediate corrections to their word pronunciation errors, thus generating

feedback processes with the teacher responsible for the English subject. As
part of the feedback
process, students also completed self
-assessments and peer assessments, and records were kept in
daily reflection instruments.

Monitoring and adjustment

Throughout the pedagogical intervention, the teacher continuously evaluated students’

participation, especially during feedback and the stages of correcting word pronunciation errors.

This formative assessment approach ensured that the intervention remaine
d responsive and
adaptable.

Evaluation

In the final stage of the pedagogical intervention, the data obtained at the different stages

and through the various assessment instruments were analyzed. Quantitative and qualitative data
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were processed and interpreted in order to evaluate the improved perception and production of

English word pronunciation by students, particularly during corrective feedback moments.

Table 2

Research Stages

Stage
Description
1.
Documentary
Analysis

A review of theoretical and empirical literature will be conducted to

establish a foundation for the study. It will inform the selection of

methods and tools.

2. Planning and

Design

Instruments and strategies will be designed based on the literature.

Parental consent will be obtained, and the six
-week intervention will be
planned in detail.

3. Implementation

The corrective feedback strategies will be applied during oral

presentations. Students will participate in feedback, self
-assessment,
and weekly reflections.

4. Monitoring &

Adjustment

The teacher will observe student engagement and adjust the intervention

as needed to improve effectiveness, maintaining responsiveness to

learner needs.

5. Evaluation

Pre
- and post-data will be analyzed to assess improvement in
pronunciation and lexical accuracy. Results will support conclusions

and future recommendations.

Note:
stages of the research process and the way in which the real-time corrective feedback intervention was
implemented

Instruments Based on the Research Approach

Description of the Instruments

The most appropriate technique for the topic of this study is the survey, which uses a

questionnaire as its instrument, composed of a series of open
-ended, scaled, and screening
questions. These questions are related to the application of the principles of
the communicative
method to the development of spoken expression in English.

Student Survey on English Speaking Effectiveness

This survey consisted of a questionnaire with open
-ended and scaled questions. These
questions are related to the application of the principles of the communicative method for the

development of English speaking skills. The survey included questions relate
d to interactive
communication, discourse management, and vocabulary. To evaluate the results, an analysis and

data interpretation matrix was created, which reflected the outcomes according to a Likert scale

with response options ranging from ALWAYS, ALMOS
T ALWAYS, SOMETIMES, RARELY,
and NEVER for each question in the questionnaire.
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Pre
- and Post-Test Assessments
The pre
- and post-test evaluations focused on students’ ability to use appropriate
vocabulary, sentence structures, and fluency when speaking. These assessments aimed to measure

students’ progress in their English speaking skills following the implementati
on of the
communicative method in class.

Oral Rubric

The rubric included four essential components: pronunciation, fluency, lexical accuracy,

and clarity. This tool was applied at two key moments: during the initial diagnostic task and in

the final presentation at the end of the intervention, in order to ass
ess changes in students’ oral
performance. Scoring was based on a 4
-point Likert scale, which provided both quantitative data
for statistical comparison and qualitative information for feedback.

Data Collection and Compilation

Data processing began with data collection, which was conducted through the survey

administered to English teachers and students. The oral evaluation sheet was also administered to

the students. The responses to the oral evaluation and surveys for this res
earch were analyzed
using descriptive statistics, using frequency tables based on the information collected. Tables

were then constructed. The results of this analysis were presented in the form of frequency tables

and graphs. Similarly, the responses to t
he student survey, which covered the principles of the
communicative method, were collected and organized for further analysis.

Data Entry and Coding

Data processing began with information gathering, which was carried out through the

survey administered to English teachers and students. The oral evaluation form was also applied

to the students. The results of this analysis were presented in the form of
frequency tables and
graphs. Likewise, the responses to the student survey, which covered the principles of the

communicative method, were compiled and organized for further analysis.

Descriptive Analysis

For this analysis, basic statistical measures such as frequencies, percentages, means, and

standard deviations were calculated to summarize participants’ performance on the diagnostic test

and the pre
-test. These analyses provided an overview of students’ level of language competence,
as well as their strengths and areas for improvement.

Thematic Analysis

The coded items were systematically examined to identify key trends, recurring

narratives, and relevant patterns in the communicative principles applied to English teaching in

relation to students’ speaking skills. The thematic analysis made it possible to
deepen the
understanding of the contextual factors that influence language learning in the specific

educational setting.
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Ethical considerations

Informed consent was obtained from parents, and the student participants were informed

about the research purposes of the activities and their results. The confidentiality and anonymity

of the participants’ data were maintained in order to guarantee the in
tegrity of the students
(MacIntyre & Gardner, 1991).

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Pronunciation and lexical errors

Table 2

Questions and answers

ASSESSMENT
FREQUENCY
Pre-test

FREQUENCY
Post-test
%
Excellent
7 10 6%
Very Good
10 12 4%
Good
13 15 4%
Fair
12 10 -4%
Poor
8 3 -10%
TOTAL=>
50 50
Note.
Source: Authors.
Figure
1
Interview

Note.
The graph represents the student population in communication, grammar, vocabulary, strategic conversation, and
interview fluency.

Interpretation

The results presented in Table 3 indicate a redistribution in students’ performance in

pronunciation and lexis after the continuous corrective feedback intervention. In this regard,

during the post
-test, the number of students in the higher levels increases: Excellent rises from 7
to 10 (an increase of 3 students, equivalent to around 6% of the sample), Very Good from 10 to

12 (4%), and Good from 13 to 15 (4%), which shows that a significant portion of the group moves

Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor
Series1 7 10 13 12 8
Series2 10 12 15 10 3
Series3 6% 4% 4% -4% -10%
7 10 13 12 810 12 15
10
3
6% 4% 4%
-4% -10%
Interview
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into higher proficiency categories. Likewise, the lower levels decrease: Fair drops from 12 to 10

(−4%) and Poor from 8 to 3 (−10%), showing that the participants with greater difficulties manage

to make progress and leave the lower performance categories.

These results in the data allow us to infer that real
-time corrective feedback had a positive
effect on pronunciation accuracy and lexical use during oral presentations, especially by

benefiting students who were initially more behind. The research finding
s are consistent with the
results of Saeli et al. (2021), who state that immediate and frequent feedback improves

phonological and lexical accuracy, significantly reducing the occurrence of errors in EFL.

Tabl
e 4
Talk about their own Pre
- Post test
ASSESSMENT
FREQUENCY
Pre-test

FREQUENCY
Post-test
%
Excellent
5 8 6%
Very Good
7 12 10%
Good
15 17 4%
Fair
14 10 -8%
Poor
9 3 -12%
TOTAL=>
50 50
Note.
Source: Authors.
Figure
2
Talk about their own

Note.
The graph represents the student population on communication, grammar, vocabulary, strategic conversation,
and fluency during the interview.

Interpretation

Table 4 shows results that reveal a significant improvement in students’ ability to “talk

about themselves,” while the total number of participants remains constant. In the post
-test results,
an increase in the higher categories is evident: Excellent rises
from 5 to 8 students (an increase of
approximately 6% of the sample), Very Good from 7 to 12 (around 10%), and Good from 15 to

Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor
Series1 5 7 15 14 9
Series2 8 12 17 10 3
Series3 6% 10% 4% -8% -12%
5 7
15 14
98
12
17
10
3
6% 10% 4%
-8% -12%
Talk about their own
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17 (4%), which indicates that more learners are able to describe or talk about themselves with

greater accuracy and confidence. At the same time, the lower levels decrease: Fair drops from 14

to 10 (−8%) and Poor from 9 to 3 (−12%), showing that a consider
able portion of those who
initially had greater difficulties moved up to intermediate or higher levels.

This redistribution from Fair and Poor to Good, Very Good, and Excellent suggests that

the intervention based on continuous corrective feedback supported not only the correction of

pronunciation and lexical
errors but also discourse organization and fluency when talking about
personal experiences. These results are consistent with the findings reported by Saeli et al. (2021)

and Guaygua et al. (2025), who point out that oral feedback is directly related to simultaneous

improvements in accuracy, fluency, and
strategic language use in authentic communicative tasks.
Table
5
Tell the difference

ASSESSMENT
FREQUENCY
Pre-test

FREQUENCY
Post-test
%
Excellent
10 18 16%
Very Good
7 12 10%
Good
12 15 6%
Fair
13 5 -16%
Poor
8 0 -16%
TOTAL=>
50 50
Note.
Source: Authors.
Figure
3
Tell the differences

Note.
The graph represents the student population on the description of differences between two images.
Interpretation

The results shown in Table 5 indicate that in the post
-test, the number of students at the
Excellent level increases from 10 to 18 (approximately +16% of the sample), Very Good rises

from 7 to 12 (+10%), and Good from 12 to 15 (+6%), which indicates that m
ost students manage
to describe differences between two pictures with greater lexical precision, discourse

Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor
Series1 10 7 12 13 8
Series2 18 12 15 5 0
Series3 16% 10% 6% -16% -16%
10 7
12 13
8
18
12 15
5
016% 10% 6%
-16% -16%
Tell the difference
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organization, and control of structures by the end of the intervention. In contrast, the lower levels

decrease markedly: Fair is reduced from 13 to 5 students (−16%) and Poor goes from 8 to 0

(−16%), so the lowest category disappears completely, which sugg
ests that even those participants
with the greatest initial difficulties reach at least an acceptable level of performance after the

feedback process. This redistribution from Fair and Poor to Good, Very Good, and especially

Excellent shows that continuous
corrective feedback supports the identification and correction of
pronunciation and lexical errors, as well as the more accurate use of descriptive resources

(adjectives, comparatives, contrast markers) needed to distinguish between two pictures, a patter
n
that is consistent with Wang et al. (2025), whose results link immediate feedback to significant

improvements in oral description and comparison tasks.

Table
6
Interaction

ASSESSMENT
FREQUENCY
Pre-test

FREQUENCY
Post-test
%
Excellent
8 15 14%
Very Good
5 13 16%
Good
10 10 0%
Fair
15 7 -16%
Poor
12 5 -14%
TOTAL=>
50 50
Note.
Source: Authors.
Figura 4

Interaction

Note.
The graph represents the student population that interacts with different types of questions and answers.
Interpretation

The results shown in Table 6 indicate a notable redistribution toward the higher

performance categories. In the post
-test, the Excellent category increases from 8 to 15 students
(approximately +14%), and Very Good rises from 5 to 13 (+16%), which indicates
that a
considerably larger number of learners manage to interact with greater fluency, accuracy, and

Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor
Series1 8 5 10 15 12
Series2 15 13 10 7 5
Series3 14% 16% 0% -16% -14%
8
5
10
15
12
15 13
10
7 5
14% 16% 0%
-16% -14%
Interaction
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confidence when taking turns. For the Good category, the number remains stable with 10 students

in both the pre
- and post-test (0%), suggesting that this group maintains an adequate performance,
while the greatest changes are concentrated in the upward mov
ement from the lower levels to the
high and very high levels. In contrast, the lower categories decrease markedly: Fair drops from

15 to 7 students (−16%), and Poor from 12 to 5 (−14%). This redistribution from Fair and Poor

to Very Good and Excellent sug
gests that continuous corrective feedback contributed
significantly to strengthening oral interaction, supporting not only the correction of pronunciation

and lexical errors, but also the more appropriate use of interrogative structures, connectors, and

co
nversational strategies. These tendencies are consistent with the findings of Saeli et al. (2021),
who indicate that immediate and systematic feedback improves the quality of oral exchanges and

the ability to sustain more fluent and coherent conversations
in EFL.
Real
-Time Corrective Feedback
Table
7
Immediate corrective feedback

ASSESSMENT
FREQUENCY % ∑ %
Always
3 60
Almost always
1 20 4
Occasionally
1 20
Seldom
0 0 1
Never
0 0
TOTAL=>
5,0 100 5
Note
. Source: Authors.
Figure
5
Real
-Time Corrective Feedback
Note.
The graph represents the English teachers' population and the effectiveness of feedback in real time.
Interpretation

The data presented in Table 7 indicate that 60% of the teachers Always provide

immediate feedback to students, while 20% report doing so “Almost always” and another 20%

“Occasionally”; no responses were recorded for “Rarely” or “Never”. These results sugge
st a high
Always Almost
Always
Occasionalit
y Seldom Never
Series1 3 1 1 0 0
3
1 1 0 0
0
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
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Real-Time Corrective
Feedback
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rate of use of immediate feedback in the English classroom and a strong level of commitment to

the timely correction of oral errors. The findings of this study are consistent with what Muñoz

and Mavrou (2020) report, as they state that immediate feedback i
s used as an effective technique
to promote awareness of errors, modification of learners’ output, and improvement of oral

accuracy in communicative situations.

Type of feedback

Table
8
Different Feedback Strategies

ASSESSMENT
FREQUENCY % ∑ %
Always
4 60
Almost Always
1 40 5
Occasionality
0 0
Seldom
0 0 0
Never
0 0
TOTAL=>
5,0 100 5
Note
. Source: Authors.
Figure
6
Feedback Strategies

Note.
The graph represents the teachers who apply the feedback strategies in class
Interpretation

The results presented in Table 8 show that 60% of the teachers Always use different

feedback strategies, while 40% state that they Almost always do so; no responses were recorded

in the categories Occasionally, Rarely, or Never. These data allow us to infe
r that most teachers
in this institution generally use these types of strategies with their students to reinforce the content

taught, which is consistent with Rosado et al. (2024), who indicate that EFL teachers tend to

combine different types of feedback
(implicit, explicit, recasts, metalinguistic, among others) to
address a variety of learner errors and needs, with the aim of improving students’ oral accuracy

and fluency.

Always Almost
Always
Occasionali
ty Seldom Never
Series1 4 1 0 0 0
4
1 0 0 0
0
1
2
3
4
5
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Different Feedback Strategies
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Student Perception

Table
9
Real
-time correction facilitates self-correction in students
ASSESSMENT
FREQUENCY % ∑ %
Always
4 60
Almost Always
1 40 5
Occasionality
0 0
Seldom
0 0 0
Never
0 0
TOTAL=>
5,0 100 5
Note
. Source: Authors.
Figure 7

Real-time correction

Note.
The graph represents the teachers' population who agree that corrections help students immediately.
Interpretation

The results presented in Table 9 show that 60% of the teachers Always feel that instant

correction consistently helps students’ self
-correction, while 40% report that this Almost always
happens; no responses were reported in the remaining categories. These
data allow us to infer that
the vast majority of teachers state that immediate correction stimulates self
-correction in students.
This finding is related to the research by Chango (2025), where the authors point out that oral

feedback in EFL settings sugg
ests that instant correction raises awareness of committing errors,
supports subsequent repair by the learner, and fosters the development of accuracy and autonomy

in language use.

Always Almost
Always Occasionality Seldom Never
Series1 4 1 0 0 0
4
1 0 0 0
0
1
2
3
4
5
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Real-time correction
facilitates students
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Effects on learning

Table
10
Corrective feedback

ASSESSMENT
FREQUENCY % ∑ %
Always
3 60
Almost Always
2 40 5
Occasionality
0 0
Seldom
0 0 0
Never
0 0
TOTAL=>
5,0 100 5
Note
. Source: Authors.
Figure 8

Feedback and development of oral competence

Note.
The graph represents the teachers' population who consider that correct feedback is extremely important when
the development of oral competence.

Interpretation

In the results presented in Table 10 regarding “Corrective Feedback,” it is evident that

60% indicate they Always choose corrective feedback because it provides beneficial outcomes in

the students’ educational process. Meanwhile, the remaining 40% of teach
ers report that they
Almost always do so. These data suggest that there is a significant consensus among teachers

about how regular correction helps to increase performance, accuracy in language use, and

awareness of errors. This finding is consistent with
what was proposed by Bailini (2020), who
states that continuous and formative correction promotes the assimilation of correct structures,

the gradual adjustment of interlanguage, and fosters greater autonomy in learning.

DISCUSSION

The data from the evaluations conducted before and after the intervention clearly

demonstrate a movement toward higher categories (Excellent, Very Good, and Good) and a

remarkable decrease in the Regular and Poor categories regarding pronunciation and voca
bulary.
This suggests significant progress in oral accuracy after the intervention. Such a trend aligns with

the claims made by Celce et al. (2010) and Derwing and Munro (1997), who indicate that

Always Almost
Always Occasionality Seldom Never
Series1 3 2 0 0 0
3
2 0 0 0
0
1
2
3
4
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Feedback and development of
oral competence
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improvement in comprehension becomes evident when pronunciation errors are reduced and the

message becomes more understandable to the listener. Moreover, the decrease in vocabulary

errors corresponds with the British Council’s concept of lexical adequacy a
nd with Molina’s
(2018) view, which holds that the correct use of lexis in real situations promotes effective

communication.

The students’ advancement from lower to intermediate and higher levels suggests that the

intervention helped prevent the appearance of errors that could become fossilized. This result

supports Selinker’s (1972) interlanguage framework along with Han and Od
lin’s (2006) ideas,
which propose that consistent and timely correction prevents certain erroneous forms from

becoming established in the learner’s system. In this context, instant feedback functioned as a

mechanism for constantly adjusting the interlangua
ge, supporting the notion that frequent
correction is useful for “destabilizing” errors and replacing them with structures more aligned

with the linguistic target.

The improvements observed in tasks such as “talking about themselves,” “making a

difference,” and “interaction” indicate that feedback not only enhanced linguistic precision but

also boosted fluency, discourse structuring, and strategic use of language. Th
is finding is
consistent with the research of Ammar and Spada (2006) and Loewen (2005), who argue that

immediate feedback fosters attention and accelerates the acquisition of grammatical and lexical

aspects, particularly when accompanied by opportunities f
or meaningful production. Likewise,
the combined use of recasts, prompts, and direct correction reported by teachers matches the

findings of Lyster and Ranta (1997) and Lyster (2004), who maintain that alternating between

implicit and explicit feedback inc
reases the likelihood of retention and self-correction, especially
in initial stages.

Findings from the tables related to teachers’ perceptions indicate that most instructors

report frequently or almost always implementing instantaneous corrections and various feedback

techniques, considering that these help students self
-correct. This perception aligns with what
Yoshida (2008) and Chango (2025) suggest
that when feedback is perceived as clear, frequent,
and improvement
-oriented, students tend to take a more active role in correcting their errors and
managing their learning. At the same time
, the emphasis teachers place on consistent correction
aligns with Bailini’s (2020) ideas, who argues that structured feedback fosters autonomy and

metalinguistic awareness, both essential for advancing oral proficiency.

The increase in students reaching advanced levels in tasks involving image comparison

and interaction confirms that instant feedback not only corrects isolated aspects but also enhances

their ability to sustain more fluid and coherent dialogues. This trend
supports the proposals of
Swain and Lapkin (1995) and the revised Output Hypothesis, which posits that feedback during

the production process forces learners to “reprocess” their linguistic output, reassess hypotheses,

and adjust linguistic form in releva
nt communicative contexts. Furthermore, the improvement in
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the ability to describe differences and manage conversational turns coincides with studies such as

those by Saeli et al. (2021), Guaygua et al. (2025), and Wang et al. (2025), which link immediate

oral correction with simultaneous improvements in accuracy,
fluency, and strategic language use
in authentic situations.

CONCLUSIONS

Este apartado es optativo: cuando el autor o los autores lleguen a responder sus preguntas
de investigación u objetivos y discutan lo sugerido en el apartado anterior referente a la Discusión,
el apartado “Conclusiones” no será necesario.
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