The Impact of Amazon Alexa on Listening and Speaking Skills in Higher Education Students
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This study addresses the use of artificial intelligence tools for developing listening and speaking skills in university students learning English as a foreign language. The objective was to determine the effectiveness of using Amazon Alexa to improve listening, speaking, and motivation in A1–A2 level students. A quantitative quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test was employed, involving 50 students. Data was collected through tests and a motivation questionnaire and analyzed using the mathematical-statistical method. The individual results of the participants showed significant improvements in listening comprehension among students
with low pre-test performance, while speaking skills did not show significant changes. It is concluded that the tool is effective for receptive skills, but its impact on productive skills is limited.
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Published 2026-10-01
Keywords
- Alexa,
- escuchar,
- hablar,
- educación superior
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