Unlocking the Potential of English as a Foreign Language in Civil Engineering Education: A Digital Intervention
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https://doi.org/10.18634/sophiaj.22v.1i.1568Keywords:
reading plan, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), digital magazines, virtual learning environmentsAbstract
Introduction: This study highlights the importance of English as a foreign language in enriching thelearning experience of engineering students. Objective: To evaluate the impact of a digital interventionon their linguistic development. Materials and methods: A pedagogical digital interventionmethodology was used, designed to integrate technical content with language learning. Results: Theresults showed that the use of technological tools facilitated the understanding of concepts andincreased students' interest in mastering a second language. Conclusions: The integration of specializeddigital resources is key to enhancing the linguistic and professional development of future civilengineers.References
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