Spanish Heritage Learners Speak Out A Flip-Based Journey to Fluency

Abstract

This paper explores the potential of Flip, a dynamic video-based platform, in empowering Spanish heritage speakers to enhance their vocabulary acquisition and fluency. Thirteen heritage Spanish learners taking advanced Spanish at a university in the Midwest participated in this study. They created reflective video clips demonstrating Flip’s interactive language learning approach. It also features
the use of technology in heritage language education. The students showcased tangible progress in their linguistic skills through presentations and self-evaluations. The findings highlight Flip’s efficacy in the Spanish heritage classroom, fostering community while celebrating linguistic heritage.