It is with great pride and enthusiasm that we present the third volume published by RED CIIILA (the International Network for Innovation, Research, and Applied Linguistics)
This book embodies the ongoing commitment of a vibrant and dedicated collaborative community devoted to
advancing language teaching through innovative research and practical applications. The Network’s work brings
together distinguished academic groups from across the globe, fostering a space where cutting-edge ideas and pedagogical strategies converge to shape the future of language education.
The chapters in this volume cover a variety of important topics reflecting current trends and challenges in English instruction. It begins with a look at transformative approaches to teaching English, encouraging educators to explore learner-centered and dynamic methods. The following chapters focus on improving foundational skills in beginner learners, such as writing and speaking.
Notable contributions include the exploration of the FRESH technique to enhance descriptive paragraph writing and the use of gratitude journals as a tool to boost writing skills through positive psychological strategies. These chapters highlight the Network’s commitment to integrating emotional well-being with language learning.
The book also addresses the use of gamification in online teaching settings, demonstrating how digital methods can increase engagement and improve speaking accuracy for basic learners. Such research is especially relevant today, as technology plays an increasingly important role language teaching and learning process.
Project-based learning is featured as a powerful way to promote speaking skills, supporting communicative competence in real-life contexts. Additionally, focused studies on pronunciation—covering regular past tense verbs and initial /s/ consonant clusters—offer practical strategies informed by ongoing research.
This publication is a testament to the value of international collaboration in applied linguistics. We extend our sincere gratitude to all academic bodies: UDG-CA-1156 Transformación Digital y Nuevas Tecnologías para la Educación y la Gestión; UDG-CA-1197 Sociedad Global y Procesos de Enseñanza Aprendizaje de Idiomas; UV-CA 582 Fortalezas Humanas, Investigación e Innovación Educativa; and contributors whose expertise and dedication made this book possible. Their shared knowledge enriches English language teaching worldwide.
We sincerely hope our readers find inspiration and useful tools in these chapters to apply in their own teaching contexts. This book stands as an invitation to continue innovating and collaborating globally, to improve English learning for all.

Dra. Claudia Andrea Durán Montenegro
Coordinadora