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The development of communicative competence is one of the most important skills since it is the only one that allows you to communicate quickly and spontaneously from anywhere. Considering also that communication skills empower students to become critical thinkers and empathetic leaders. This study aims to determine the importance of developing English language speaking skills in students of the Technical University of Babahoyo, enabling them to communicate effectively with those around them. Through the Nearpod application in higher education is intended to enhance oral skills due to it will increase the effectiveness of English communication because students can engage in meaningful dialogues, challenge assumptions, and foster mutual understanding. The methodology used is descriptive to detail the entire teaching-learning process through Nearpod, with qualitative and quantitative analysis of the data collected through an applied survey to students of higher education. The results revealed that 47% of the students surveyed denoted that the application did contribute to improving their oral expression skills. The findings suggest that Nearpod has been effective in improving not only speaking skills but also listening and reading comprehension skills. In conclusion, this study highlights the potential of using the Nearpod application to develop communication skills as one of the valuable tools to improve reading, listening comprehension, vocabulary and speaking skills through the linking of Flipgrid in higher education. With a good performance of communication in English language also students cultivate inclusive environments where everyone's voices are heard and respected.
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