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Aesthetic Reading – Reading Circles as a Strategy for Adult Second Language Learning

Authors: Parente-Čapková, Viola; Jokela, Hanna; Jytilä, Riitta; Kastari, Mervi; Kekki, Niina; Päivärinne, Sari

Editors: Olofsson, M., Aldén, K. & Wiksten, M.

Publication year: 2025

Book title : Skönlitteratur i andraspråksundervisningen

First page : 263

Last page: 275

ISBN: 978-91-47-15678-8

Publication's open availability at the time of reporting: Open Access

Publication channel's open availability : No Open Access publication channel

Abstract

How can reading circles facilitate adult second language learning? What types of reading circles have been designed for adults learning a second language (Finnish), and what have their personal experiences with them been? In our chapter, we will discuss classroom practices in reading circles based on our experience from research projects and language teaching, and share some advice for developing best practices, based on our research outcomes and teaching experience. The chapter is primarily useful for second language teachers in adult education.