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Grey, Sarah; Cox, Jessica G.; Serafini, Ellen J.; Sanz, Cristina – Modern Language Journal, 2015
While research suggests that study abroad (SA) benefits second language (L2) oral fluency, its benefits for other domains are less clear, especially for shorterterm programs, which are becoming more common. Additionally, studies investigating the relationship between cognitive capacity and benefits of SA report inconsistent patterns. In light of…
Descriptors: Role, Individual Differences, Study Abroad, English
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Gradman, Harry L.; Hanania, Edith – Modern Language Journal, 1991
A study investigated which of many possible variables in the student's language learning background (formal learning, exposure and use in class, extracurricular exposure and use, attitudes and motivation) were important in second-language learning. Subjects were 101 students in intensive English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL). Several success factors…
Descriptors: College Students, English (Second Language), Higher Education, Intensive Language Courses