Can Erasmus Exchange Programs help undergraduate tourism students improve their language skills?
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Erasmus+ supports inter-European exchanges for many students each year. The participants must take a pre- and post-test with Online Language Support (OLS). The study measured students' English development using OLS pre- and post-test scores from 2015 to 2021. Mixed methods with an explanatory-sequential design was utilized in this research. This study demonstrated a notable enhancement in students test scores within the competency levels B1-B2. Integration through joint display analysis helped clarify the quantitative results. Practical and theoretical implications of student exchange programs on language improvement are presented, including length of stay, interaction, and self-confidence.
DOI: 10.32674/ys7ksn97
Authors: Turan Okul, Abdullah Tanrisevdi
Institutions: Kyrgyz-Türkish Manas Üniversity, Adnan Menderes University
Language: English
Subfield: Language and Linguistics
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4414379255