Tandem language learning, as an original language learning approach, occurs when "two language learners with different native languages communicate with one another sharing the common objective of learning from each other" (Little, 1998). How to benefit most from this "ideal" language learning approach within this autonomous, reciprocal and collaborative learning context has been an interesting research question. Many language teachers and researchers have applied the approach formally or informally in their teaching and research practices, be it through face-to-face or any other modes of asynchronous or synchronous interaction (O'Rourke, 2007).
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