Teletandem and the teaching of Portuguese as a Foreign Language: reflections of teachers from public schools in the State of São Paulo (Brazil)

Abstract

Digital communication concerning the web 2.0 modality has been transforming educational practices since it demands the development of additional knowledge besides the face-to-face classroom mode. This article concerns teacher's reflections in relation to Portuguese as a Foreign Language (PFL) in virtual environments and in in-tandem contexts. The focus surrounds making explicit the reflections of in-service teachers as users of technological tools, with the consideration of linguistic issues that emerge in a virtual context as well as the possibilities of a differentiated interactive learning style regarding PFL.

Keywords

• contextos digitais
• teletandem
• Português Língua Estrangeira