ORIENTATION SESSION Foreign language learning intandem involves pairs of native or competent speakers of different languages working collaboratively in order to learn the language of the other ID: 602887
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TELETANDEM
ORIENTATION SESSIONSlide2
Foreign
language learning in-tandem involves pairs of native (or competent) speakers of different languages working collaboratively in order to learn the language of the other. Each student plays the role of learner for one
half hour
by speaking and practicing the language of his partner. They, then, switch roles and languages. Telles & Vassallo (2009)
TANDEM LEARNINGSlide3
Teletandem
Teletandem
is a virtual context of foreign language
teaching / learning within which pairs of native (or competent) speakers of different languages work collaboratively in order to learn the language of the other. Telles &
Vassallo (2006)By means of on-line computer mediated video-conferencing software, each student plays the role of learner for one hour by speaking and practicing the language of his partner through virtual intercontinental
collaboration.Slide4
Three principles of foreign language learning in-tandem
One language at the time
Reciprocity
AutonomyBrammerts (2003)Slide5
Tips for planning
your teletandem
session 1Learning in tandem means online collaboration, working together and helping
each other to achieve objectives. So…Arrive on time and, if possible, 10 minutes before the session, so that you can plan it;Establish what you want to learn during the session and let your partner know about your objectives. You should
also
know
his/hers (the principle of reciprocity is
important
!);Tell you partner HOW you want to receive language feedback from him/her (at the moment, or at the end of the session, if you want to be interrupted to receive feedback or not);Take notes, or your progress will be slower. Taking notes as you develop conversation is very important. Both can use the chat to take notes and, then, copy them somewhere else.Slide6
Tips for planning
your teletandem
session 2Review your notes between one session or the other. If possible, use the new vocabulary you learned during the session in sentences or in a brief written account (in the target language) of what went on during the session;Always come to sessions with a theme to talk about and propose it to your partner. You can tell him/her in advance (by e-mail), so that he/she will be able to prepare materials about that theme. If you or your partner do not know what to talk about during a session, both of you should better plan your sessions: read the headlines of the local newspapers, check themes you would be interested or would like to discuss with your partner;Slide7
Tips for planning
your teletandem
session 3Teletandem learners should have the same amount of time for each language during the session. So, pay attention
and share the time in your language and in the target language evenly, or either you or your partner will not feel satisfied. Allow ten minutes at the end of the sessions to make a brief evaluation and review what you both have learned. It will give you a sense of accomplishment. If you feel you are not progressing, ask yourself: “Was today’s session better than the first one we had? In what ways?”;Always change the starting language of a session. The first part of a session is always more productive than the second. So, if you started the session this week in English,
you and your partner should start
in the other
language,
in the following week.Slide8
Students enjoy
teletandem sessions because they can…
be corrected
improve fluencygain confidencelisten to different accentshave constant attentionimprove pronunciation
learn how to structure phrasespractice language in a real contextspeak freely, more fluently and comfortablyhave freedom to choose what to talk aboutpractice language in real life situation
develop vocabulary and listening abilities
practice new vocabulary, expressions and structures
practice what is learned in class with a native speaker
The Linguistic Dimension of TT
Source
: Telles (2015)Slide9
Students enjoy
teletandem sessions because they can…
learn and speak more than in a classroom
be exposed to formal and informal language (slang)focus attention onto the partner's accentpractice without fear of making mistakeslearn about speaking in different interactional contexts
have face to face conversation that helps learningexperience language and culture from the native's perspectiveshare explanations and ask questions (at the momentas session progresses)focus on chatting and having fun (which makes learning easier) instead of just being focused on
learning
The Linguistic Dimension of TT
(continued)
Source
: Telles (2015)Slide10
Students enjoy
teletandem sessions because they can…
use the foreign language
express themselves freelyshare the same objectivesstart a friendship with the partnersend e-mail messages on the weekendspractice the language without fear of making mistakes
knowing a country’s culture from the partner’s point of viewcount on the partner’s punctuality to get onlineinteract with a new person from a different culturefeel their own increase of interest in the foreign languageacquire confidence when speaking the
foreign
language
have
fun organizing and balancing their
sessions.get to know a person from a different country (know new people with different customs)
The Interactive
D
imension of TT
Source
: Telles (2015)Slide11
Students enjoy
teletandem sessions because they can…
learn about a foreign
culturetalk about the country with people from that countryhave contact with language and culture through a native or competent speaker; learn
about multiple cultures at the same timehave the opportunity to meet people from different countries and talk with themlearn about young people of the country and the way they live
get
in touch with different people and new
customs
g
et to know a different country
The
Cultural Dimension
of TT
Source
: Telles (2015)Slide12
curious
easy-goingnice
patient
talkativehelpfulfriendlyunderstandingpolite
sweetintellectualattentivehas
a similar
age
kind
Qualities of a good
teletandem
partner
Source
: Telles (2015)
nice company
responsible
sensible
collaborative
charismatic
mature
communicative
similar personality
good sense of humor
is punctual to get online
has much in common with me
knowledgeable about his/her country and culture
is dedicated and interested in learning the partner’s languageSlide13
brings many topics to talk
aboutmakes
the conversation
flowmakes an effort to learnasks and answers questionstouches several aspects of a themehas a clear and understandable voice in his/her language
helps the partner to develop and/or to improve his/her grammatical, oral and comprehension skills
A good
teletandem
partner always
Source
: Telles (2015)
corrects the partner
corrects own mistakes
solves doubts
teaches new wordsSlide14
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