Description
This qualitative study explored interactions between Japanese EFL learners and American JSL learners during a two-week domestic study abroad program. Interviews with members of each learner group were conducted to gain insights into the characteristics of EFL-JSL learner interactions. This presentation will share the findings of these interviews, which include common types of interactions, the degree to which these interactions facilitated effective communication, and common difficulties experienced by EFL learners while interacting with JSL learners.
| Title | EFL and JSL Learner Interactions on Domestic Study Abroad |
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| Teaching Context | College and university education |
Author
Samuel Sorenson
(Japan Center for Michigan Universities)