Rigoberto Ortega Libri

The study highlights the inadequate English proficiency among master's students in Panama, revealing that a significant majority (80%) need to improve their language skills. With 51% at a basic level and only 4% at an advanced level, the research proposes the "motivating images" teaching method as a solution. Utilizing a mixed-method exploratory design, the study involved surveys and interviews with 65 students and 11 teachers to assess current proficiency levels and the effectiveness of the proposed teaching strategy.