Second language (L2) instruction in the United States has in recent history experienced significant change. Instead of emphasizing grammatical accuracy, teachers are asked to focus on developing student communication skills. Furthermore, L2 classrooms are being transformed via the growth of computer-mediated instruction. Despite these two relatively recent phenomena, little research conducted in North America has investigated the effect of one change on the other. In this study the researchers investigated the effects of online L2 instruction on student willingness to communicate in the L2. Students taking an online French course were surveyed and had their communication in the L2 monitored over the course of the semester. The results were then further explored during student interviews. Results indicated that not only did the online environment help to reduce L2 anxiety and increase perceived competence in the language, but also was able to meet the varying needs of the diverse students.
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