Can Erasmus Exchange Programs help undergraduate tourism students improve their language skills?
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.
Authors
- Abdullah Tanrısevdi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6640-2008)
- Turan Okul (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2129-3271)
Institutions
- Kyrgyz-Türkish Manas Üniversity (KG)
- Adnan Menderes University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of International Students
- Published
- 2025-09-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.32674/ys7ksn97
- Primary Topic
- International Student and Expatriate Challenges
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00