https://sloap.org/journals/index.php/ijllc/issue/feed 2026-02-06T07:48:02+00:00 Editorial Office ijllc@sloap.org Open Journal Systems <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>IJLLC&nbsp;</strong>is published in English and it is open to authors around the world regardless of the nationality. It is currently published six times a year, i.e. in&nbsp;<em>January, March, May, July, September,&nbsp;</em>and<em>&nbsp;November.&nbsp;</em></p> https://sloap.org/journals/index.php/ijllc/article/view/2594 2026-02-06T07:48:02+00:00 Virginia Elizabeth Ureta-Velásquez ijllc@sloap.org María Mercedes Marcillo-Zambrano ijllc@sloap.org

<p>Within Ecuador, a worrying decline in reading levels has been observed among students. Underlying these declines are difficulties in text comprehension, an inability to summarize or paraphrase what they read, poor quality of responses to comprehension questions, and difficulty identifying the main plot of a text. The objective was to establish a teaching strategy for developing reading comprehension in elementary school students (ages 6 to 8) at the "Tosagua" Educational Unit in the Tosagua Canton. The research was conducted from a mixed approach, employing the theoretical methods of analysis-synthesis, historical-logical analysis, systemic approach, and content analysis. The results showed that the proposal is viable and responds to the needs of teachers and families to contribute to the development of reading comprehension in children, with the consequent improvement of performance in school, family, and social contexts.</p>

2026-02-06T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 International journal of linguistics, literature and culture https://sloap.org/journals/index.php/ijllc/article/view/2587 2025-12-18T04:05:11+00:00 CANDYLYN ALUNDAY care@asist.edu.ph

<p>Today, practical communication skills are crucial at all levels. The dynamic changes in the educational landscape have affected students' public speaking abilities, especially since classes were held online. Most public speakers are trained, but they still get nervous when speaking in front of an audience. Speakers and learners cannot convey ideas and concepts fluently when stressed.</p> <p>This study looked into undergraduate public speaking anxiety, its causes, and possible interventions. The study used a quantitative research design to determine the causes of public speaking anxiety in 100 college students. The findings show that students fear public speaking due to a lack of confidence. Moreover, audience size significantly impacts students’ performance and nervousness. The results also revealed that being involved in public speaking activities will aid students to present better, and that students believe they can reduce their fear by using different strategies and reaching for professional help.</p>

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