Second Language Acquisition and Study Abroad Learning Environments

Abstract

In the field of second language acquisition (SLA), much research has focused on university language-learners.This is due to the numerous learners that study abroad and the ease of collecting data from subjects in which there is much development to measure.It is common practice to recommend students to complement their traditional language learning experience with an immersion experience in a more naturalistic environment.In this learning environment, there are numerous opportunities to engage with native speakers in various contexts and, as a result, improve their Estudios de lingüística inglesa aplicada