Using Twitter to improve writing competence in foreign language learning

Authors

  • Germán Ruipérez Departamento de Filologías Extranjeras y sus Lingüísticas. Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED), Madrid
  • María Dolores Castrillo Departamento de Filologías Extranjeras y sus Lingüísticas. Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED), Madrid
  • José Carlos García Cabrero Departamento de Filologías Extranjeras y sus Lingüísticas. Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED), Madrid

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/arbor.2011.Extra-3n3138

Keywords:

Distance learning, Twitter, web 2.0, collaborative learning, writing competence, German as a foreign language, DaF

Abstract


We present an empirical study on using Twitter as a tool for improving writing competence in distance learning German as a foreign language for students from the initial levels (A1 and A2 of the CEFR). It will describe the methodology and key findings of the fieldwork.

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Cover Image: CINAIC 2011. Ángel Fidalgo and Mapi Sánchez.

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Published

2011-12-31

How to Cite

Ruipérez, G., Castrillo, M. D., & García Cabrero, J. C. (2011). Using Twitter to improve writing competence in foreign language learning. Arbor, 187(Extra_3), 159–163. https://doi.org/10.3989/arbor.2011.Extra-3n3138

Issue

Vol. 187 No. Extra_3 (2011)

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