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CARDENAS LEDESMA, Bluidson Pablo et al. Effectiveness of the “Learning English by Laughing” method in reducing stress in English learners. Revista InveCom [online]. 2026, vol.6, n.1, e601024.  Epub 15-Jul-2025. ISSN 2739-0063.  https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15253147.

This study explores English language teaching at the “Jorge Chávez” Educational Institution, located in Comas, Peru, in the post-COVID-19 pandemic context. To this end, the Learning English by Laughing method was implemented, inspired by laughter therapy and laughter yoga, with the aim of reducing academic stress in high school students. The research adopted a quantitative, applicative approach and quasi-experimental design, involving two intact groups: the experimental group, made up of 25 third-year "B" students, and the control group, made up of 25 third-year "A" students. Data collection was conducted through a survey adapted from the SISCO Inventory, and analysis was carried out using SPSS and Excel. In the experimental group, the pretest results showed that 76 % of the students presented high levels of stress, 24 % a medium level, and none a low level. However, after applying the method, the post-test results indicated that 48 % of students reached a low level of stress, 28 % maintained a medium level, and 24 % continued to report a high level of stress. In conclusion, academic stress levels were significantly reduced, validating the effectiveness of the method as an alternative pedagogical strategy to promote emotional well-being and improve English language learning in vulnerable educational contexts. Thus, this approach not only contributes to reducing stress but also fosters a more conducive environment for meaningful learning.

Palabras clave : English language teaching; academic stress; educational laughter.

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