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Abstract

This paper reports a study that was conducted to develop language skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) through implementing Integrated Tasks in English as a Foreign language teaching Context. The participants were 10 learners who were taking different English courses (First, second, third, fourth and fifth semester respectively), their English levels range from A1 to B1 and come from rural and urban areas all over Colombia. The study was conducted under the methodology of a mix-method and data were collected through interviews, online surveys and students’ reports of their results in the integrated tasks. The results suggest that Integrated tasks (meaningful assignments that combine the four language skills) seem to be a meaningful way to help learners develop their receptive and productive abilities. The participants highlighted the use of this methodology as a way to boost classroom autonomy, participation and providing them with rich practice to empower their capabilities in the English education process. In summary, Integrated Tasks served to shape the routine of the e-classroom and open discussion, decision-making and refer to the real-unreal daily life situations.