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Learning L2 English in Tandem Partnerships On-Line



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Noccetti Sabrina

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DOI:10.17265/1539-8072/2012.07.007

University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy

Tandem learning via email and computer-mediated communication activities flanked standard frontal English lessons for Italian adult learners in Italy. It is here suggested that the combination of tandem learning, various communication activities performed on-line, and standard courses help mature students to boost their self-esteem, give them more autonomy, and enhance their motivation. Tandem learning, which is based on the principles of reciprocity and autonomy, is ideally suited for adult students. It helps overcome the problems connected to the affective reactions of adults, and at the same time, being content driven, offers a more natural setting to learn an L2 (second language) on a mutual supportive basis.

computer-mediated communication, content and language integrated learning, L2 (second language) learning, tandem partnership