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Taiwanese Students Meet Japan: An ELF Program

The study investigated the effectiveness of an English-as-a-lingua-franca (ELF) program in Japan. A group of Taiwanese college students were enrolled in a 2-week intensive program. The students and their Japanese partners attended English-medium courses taught by native and non-native English teachers. The major findings indicated: Taiwanese students’ perceived effectiveness of the program was positive and they ranked improved communication skills, home-stay experience, and willingness to interact with Japanese students as the most valued program components.