Enhancing English communication through the implement of the post method pedagogy EFL learners in the Journalism students at the technical University of Babahoyo.
Abstract
Today, the post method is seen as an alternative to the confusion in the application of methods, providing a new perspective to teach not only languages but also social, cultural, political and educational aspects. The purpose of this study is to analyze the effectiveness of the Post method to improve communication in the eighth semester of journalism students at the Technical University of Babahoyo. The methodology applied the kamaravadivelu macrostrategies and the mixed methodology. The results showed that the post method helps students improve their communication skills.
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