Academic E-Tandems as a Strategy for English Language Learning in a Mexican University

Autor/inn/en	Serrato, Dan Isai; Rodriguez, Brenda Cecilia Padilla
Titel	Academic E-Tandems as a Strategy for English Language Learning in a Mexican University
Quelle	In: Open Praxis, 12 (2020) 3, S.417-424 (8 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Serrato, Dan Isai) ORCID (Rodriguez, Brenda Cecilia Padilla)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2304-070X
Schlagwörter	Synchronous Communication; Videoconferencing; Native Speakers; Oral Language; Communicative Competence (Languages); English (Second Language); Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; Instructional Effectiveness; Student Motivation; Intercultural Communication; Institutional Cooperation; International Cooperation; Spanish; Public Colleges; Undergraduate Students; Late Adolescents; Foreign Countries; Mexico; United Kingdom (England) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Muttersprachler; Oral interpretation; Mündlicher Sprachgebrauch; Communicative competence; Languages; Kommunikative Kompetenz; Sprache; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Unterrichtserfolg; Schulische Motivation; Interkulturelle Kommunikation; Institute; Co-operation; Cooperation; Institut; Kooperation; Internationale Kooperation; Internationale Zusammenarbeit; Spanisch; Halbstarker; Ausland; Mexiko
Abstract	E-tandems, or virtual synchronous exchanges, offer opportunities for language learners to practice their skills with native speakers. While they are regularly conducted informally, some institutions are exploring their academic use. This paper reports on the experience of eight students who were learning English at a public university in Mexico. They connected via Skype with a group of peers who were taking a Spanish course in the United Kingdom. Data sources included field notes taken during the e-tandem session, a follow-up survey and a focus group. Participants reported feeling motivated and excited about meeting students from another country. They practiced their oral language skills and received feedback directly from native speakers. Their learning included nonverbal communication, such as hand gestures. Participants discovered cultural differences but also common ground with their peers. The e-tandem experience was an effective strategy for foreign language learning. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01