Can Erasmus Exchange Programs help undergraduate tourism students improve their language skills?

Mixed methods study with an explanatory sequential design

Authors

  • Turan Okul Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University, Kyrgyzstan
  • Abdullah Tanrisevdi Aydin Adnan Menderes University, Türkiye

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32674/ys7ksn97

Keywords:

Erasmus+, Online Language Support, Lingua Franca, Language Development, Tourism Students

Abstract

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.

Author Biographies

  • Turan Okul, Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University, Kyrgyzstan

    TURAN OKUL, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Tourism, Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University, Kyrgyzstan. His primary research interests include travel management, tour guiding, and higher education research. Email: turan.okul@manas.edu.kg

  • Abdullah Tanrisevdi, Aydin Adnan Menderes University, Türkiye

    ABDULLAH TANRISEVDI, PhD, is a Professor in the Faculty of Tourism, Aydin Adnan Menderes University, Türkiye. His major research interests lie in the areas of tourism marketing, tour guiding, and higher education research. Email: atanrisevdi@adu.edu.tr

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Okul, T., & Tanrisevdi, A. (2025). Can Erasmus Exchange Programs help undergraduate tourism students improve their language skills? Mixed methods study with an explanatory sequential design. Journal of International Students, 15(11), 121-140. https://doi.org/10.32674/ys7ksn97