Development of podcast as a critical literacy practice to comprehend students' context in EFL

Abstract

The completion of this work is an example of how, through correct tools, commitment and the desire to contribute to Education, we can, in a certain way, transform, not only from the educational aspect, but also socially, whatever be the student’s context. In this case, with students from a rough reality in the municipality of Bello, Antioquia, in an institution with students from ages 15 to 56 years old, we decided to interfere with a striking and innovative proposal, which is the teaching of English Language through the creation of a podcast. Thus giving students an opportunity to participate in a project that is meaningful to them and can impact their context and bring them closer to the knowledge of the foreign language through the podcast in English. The possibilities are an open world to explore, and we only want to be the means for students to reach them and snatch away students from violence, drugs and gangs. Advice about cultural appropriateness, interaction and the importance of avoiding disguises and mimicking other nationalities in order to dare to be themselves. Improving the communicative competence as well as proficient acknowledging grammar. In terms of overcoming a naive, insecure and shy attitude.