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ERIC Number: EJ1321698
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 28
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0958-8221
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Improving Conversational Interactions with Task-Based Activities in a Spanish as a Second Language Class
CastaƱeda, Daniel A.
Computer Assisted Language Learning, v34 n8 p1154-1181 2021
This study was designed to explore improvement in conversational interactions by English speakers learning Spanish when exposed to task-based speaking activities in three phases. Fifty-three college students enrolled in Intermediate Spanish 1 and Intermediate Spanish 2 engaged in input activities, recorded summaries and reflections on the input content with VoiceThread technology, and reported their findings in face-to-face and online group conversation. The results of the study were mixed: Applying the Advanced Placement Spanish Language and Culture rubric for pre- and posttest showed that students in Intermediate 2 significantly improved; however, those in Intermediate 1 showed no significant improvement. In addition, students reported very positive experiences with input, presentational output, and interpersonal output activities.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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