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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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The Role of Individual Differences in a Study Abroad Experience: The Case of Erasmus Students
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Llanes, Angels; Tragant, Elsa; Serrano, Raquel – International Journal of Multilingualism, 2012
This study examines the extent to which a study abroad (SA) experience has an effect on the L2 written and oral performance of a group of Spanish undergraduates, studying English as a second language (L2) in a university in the UK. This article also examines the role that individual differences, such as the participants' motivation, attitudes,…
Descriptors: Individual Differences, Program Effectiveness, Study Abroad, Learning Experience
The Many Faces of Study Abroad: An Update on the Research on L2 Gains Emerged during a Study Abroad Experience
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Llanes, Angels – International Journal of Multilingualism, 2011
This article offers a critical review of the existing literature on gains in a second language (L2) as a result of a study abroad (SA) experience. The aim of this article is (a) to provide an updated overview of the empirical evidence of L2 gains emerging during an SA experience in order to know what the current situation is, and (b) to identify…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Study Abroad, Barriers, Achievement Gains