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This study analyzes the impact of using the BBC Learning English platform on the development of English reading comprehension skills of 12th grade students at José Antonio Remón Cantera High School, in Panama. Despite the efforts of the Panamanian education system to improve proficiency in English as a foreign language, reading comprehension remains one of the greatest difficulties for students. The research uses a quasi-experimental design in which two groups are compared: a control group, which continued to receive traditional English instruction, and an experimental group, which used BBC Learning English as pedagogical support during the same period. For nine weeks, both groups were evaluated through pre-tests and post-tests of reading comprehension, to measure the progress in their skills. The results indicated that the experimental group, which worked with the BBC Learning English platform, experienced a significant improvement compared to the control group. This highlights the effectiveness of integrating digital tools into the English teaching process, particularly regarding reading comprehension, a key skill for language learning. The study highlights the importance of incorporating educational technologies into the classroom, where students have little exposure to English outside of the school environment. Finally, it is concluded that platforms such as BBC Learning English are valuable for improving reading skills and can be used as effective resources to address deficiencies in English teaching.
