Learner Characteristics and Learning Outcomes on a Distance Spanish Course for Beginners.

@article{Coleman2010LearnerCA,
  title={Learner Characteristics and Learning Outcomes on a Distance Spanish Course for Beginners.},
  author={James A. Coleman and Concha Furnborough},
  journal={System},
  year={2010},
  volume={38},
  pages={14-29}
}
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