ABSTRACT

This study aims to understand how the pursuit of language skills influences the travel experience of those who travel with language learning goals as a primary or secondary motivation. Based on a review of the literature on language tourism and learning through travel, qualitative interviews were carried out with a heterogeneous sample of participants to capture common patterns in their experiences. Analysis of the responses suggested that participants’ language travel experiences were influenced by their pursuit of language skills in two main ways: by their communication ability in the host language; and by their process of striving to improve their language skills. This process frequently places them in environments where they could gain more contact with the locals, and a deeper understanding of local culture.

摘要

本研究旨在了解对语言技能的追求如何影响那些将语言学习目标作为主要或次要动机旅行的人的旅行体验。基于对语言旅游和通过旅行学习的文献回顾，对不同类型的参与者进行了定性访谈，以捕捉他们体验中的共同模式。对答复的分析表明，参与者的语言旅行经历主要在两个方面受到他们对语言技能的追求的影响：他们使用东道国语言的沟通能力；以及他们努力提高语言技能的过程。在这个过程中，他们经常置身于可以与当地人有更多接触，并对当地文化有更深入了解的环境中。