Fernández LA, Armijos RL, Cárdenas CF, Calero MS, Parra CH, Galarza TS

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ABSTRACT

Introduction: The students', professors' and managers' proficiency in English language is fundamental for the successful development of university processes, which implies challenges for teaching, adhering to international standards.
Objective: To determine the key elements in the teaching of the English language at the University of the Armed Forces ESPE.
Methods: The method of structural analysis was applied, which allows, with the participation of experts and the processing with the software MICMAC, to describe the relations of influence and dependence between variables. The study included 14 variables related to the teaching of the English language at the University, and seven experts participated.
Results: Key elements were identified to achieve international standards in this teaching activity, such as human talent competencies, ICTs and a high level of technological component in language teaching, the teaching of online languages, the integration and interrelation with other entities, international certifications in language teaching, and the receipt of exams with international certifications.
Conclusions: It is necessary to prioritize the key elements for ensuring the satisfaction of the people involved in the teaching of English at the University of the Armed Forces ESPE, for the successful development of the functions of teaching, research and relationship with the society, in the areas of knowledge of military institutions: social, technical and life and health sciences.