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Zumba is a border region in Ecuador, considered a remote area and classified as urban- rural, with a predominantly rural population. This study aims to explore the challenges faced by high school rural students in learning a second language (English) in Zumba and to identify the motivational factors influencing the learningprocess, taking into account this region's socio-cultural and demographic characteristics. Teaching English in ruralareas has unique characteristics, as it requires consideration of a range of specific factors involving students, whichcan be critical to their learning process. It was a qualitative study in which, from a constructivist perspective, interviews will be conducted with students from rural areas, their parents, and teachers to understand their perspectives on education in Zumba.
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