Effects of Overseas Internship on English Learning

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of the self-awareness of Taekwondo majoring student on English learning through an overseas internship experience. The study participants were six Taekwondo majoring students who were all experiencing an overseas internship. An in-depth interview was conducted using stimulated recall, and the contents were analyzed inductively. Based on the research questions, the overall results indicated the participants’ perceptions changed to positive perceptions toward English learning and Taekwondo English as English for Specific Purposes (ESP). Through the overseas internship, the participants experienced the need of understanding practical English and had a more effective English learning experience. The necessity of ESP in Taekwondo was required and the overseas internship provided understanding of the use of Taekwondo English. The implications of the study are suggested with the study limitation.