Language learning in tandem: an innovative tool for traditional English learning
New technologies have established a new background for traditional education. Among them are the computer and the Internet which can help improve second language learning. The tandem language learning environment is part of this new context. The objective of this work is to demonstrate that tandem l...
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doaj-d781f14749804489a9f8737f5582f4042020-11-24T22:16:17ZengUniversidade de BrasíliaHorizontes1677-97702237-09512012-01-011014965Language learning in tandem: an innovative tool for traditional English learningEdi Marli da Silva Nunes0Wiliam César Ramos1FUNEC - Santa Fé do SulUNEMAT - Alto AraguaiaNew technologies have established a new background for traditional education. Among them are the computer and the Internet which can help improve second language learning. The tandem language learning environment is part of this new context. The objective of this work is to demonstrate that tandem learning can complement traditional language classes. In order to do that we analyzed three tandem sessions performed at a distance through the chat software MSN Messenger between a Brazilian and a Mexican participant. The analysis was based on descriptions of tandem language learning. The results show that this learning environment can improve foreign language learning in traditional high school classes.http://periodicos.unb.br/index.php/horizontesla/article/view/6079aprendizagem in-tandemnovas tecnologiasaprendizagem de línguasescola pública |
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Edi Marli da Silva Nunes Wiliam César Ramos Language learning in tandem: an innovative tool for traditional English learning Horizontes aprendizagem in-tandem novas tecnologias aprendizagem de línguas escola pública |
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Edi Marli da Silva Nunes Wiliam César Ramos |
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Language learning in tandem: an innovative tool for traditional English learning |
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Language learning in tandem: an innovative tool for traditional English learning |
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Language learning in tandem: an innovative tool for traditional English learning |
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Language learning in tandem: an innovative tool for traditional English learning |
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language learning in tandem: an innovative tool for traditional english learning |
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Universidade de Brasília |
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New technologies have established a new background for traditional education. Among them are the computer and the Internet which can help improve second language learning. The tandem language learning environment is part of this new context. The objective of this work is to demonstrate that tandem learning can complement traditional language classes. In order to do that we analyzed three tandem sessions performed at a distance through the chat software MSN Messenger between a Brazilian and a Mexican participant. The analysis was based on descriptions of tandem language learning. The results show that this learning environment can improve foreign language learning in traditional high school classes. |
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aprendizagem in-tandem novas tecnologias aprendizagem de línguas escola pública |
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http://periodicos.unb.br/index.php/horizontesla/article/view/6079 |
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