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Kan, Qian and Yuan, Boping (2013). Developing Writing Skills in Chinese (2nd Edition). Abington: Routledge.

Kan, Qian (2007). Colloquial Chinese 2. London, UK: Routledge.

Kan, Qian and Bax, Stephen eds. (2017). Beyond the language classroom: researching MOOCs and other innovations. Research-publishing.net.

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Tang, Xiaolong and Kan, Qian (2022). Researching Into the Use of Real-Life Materials in Language Learning Apps. In: Xu, Xiaoge ed. Applying Mobile Technologies to Chinese Language Learning. IGI Global, pp. 91–122.

Kan, Qian and Tang, Jinlan (2020). Researching Mobile-Assisted English Language Learning Among Adult Distance Learners in China. In: Information Resources Management Association ed. Mobile Devices in Education: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice. IGI Global, pp. 180–209.

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Kan, Qian and Bax, Stephen (2017). Introduction to Beyond the language classroom: researching MOOCs and other innovations. In: Kan, Qian and Bax, Stephen eds. Beyond the language classroom: researching MOOCs and other innovations. Research-publishing.net, pp. 1–4.

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Rosell-Aguilar, Fernando and Kan, Qian (2016). Design and user evaluation of a mobile app to teach Chinese characters. In: Palalas, Agnieszka and Ally, Mohamed eds. The International Handbook of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning. Beijing: China Central Radio & TV University Press, pp. 399–434.

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Álvarez, Inma and Kan, Qian (2012). Supporting intercultural learning For beginners’ Chinese language learners at the Open University, UK. In: Jin, Lixian and Cortazzi, Martin eds. Researching Intercultural Learning: Investigations in Language and Education. Palgrave Macmillan, pp. 209–234.

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Shi, Lijing and Kan, Qian (2023). Bridging the gap between research and pedagogy: an introduction. Journal of China Computer-Assisted Language Learning [Early Access].

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Pleines, Christine and Kan, Qian (2023). Exploring the use of tutorial recordings for beginner distance learners of Chinese. Journal of China Computer-Assisted Language Learning [Early Access].

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Tang, Jinlan; Kan, Qian; Wang, Na and Hu, Xiaona (2021). Exploring language learning and corrective feedback in an eTandem project. Journal of China Computer-Assisted Language Learning, 1(1)

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Lewis, Tim and Qian, Kan (2021). Designing and Supporting Virtual Exchange: The Case of Chinese–English e-Tandem. Modern Languages Open, 1, article no. 19.

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Culpeper, Jonathan and Kan, Qian (2020). Communicative styles, rapport and student engagement: An online peer mentoring scheme. Applied Linguistics, 41(5) pp. 756–786.

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Kan, Qian and Tang, Jinlan (2018). Researching Mobile-Assisted English Language Learning Among Adult Distance Learners in China: Emerging Practices and Learner Perception of Teacher Role. International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching (IJCALLT), 8(3) pp. 1–28.

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Kan, Qian; Owen, Nathaniel and Bax, Stephen (2018). Researching mobile-assisted Chinese-character learning strategies among adult distance learners. Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching, 12(1) pp. 56–71.

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Fayram, Jo; Boswood, Nel; Kan, Qian; Motzo, Anna and Proudfoot, Anna (2018). Investigating the benefits of online peer mentoring for student confidence and motivation. International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education, 7(4) pp. 312–328.

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Demouy, Valérie; Jones, Ann; Kan, Qian; Kukulska-Hulme, Agnes and Eardley, Annie (2016). Why and how do distance learners use mobile devices for language learning? The EuroCALL Review, 24(1) pp. 10–24.

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Rosell-Aguilar, Fernando and Kan, Qian (2015). Design and user evaluation of a mobile app to teach Chinese characters. JALT CALL Journal, 11(1) pp. 19–40.

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Kan, Qian and McCormick, Robert (2014). Building course cohesion: the use of online forums in distance Chinese language learning. Computer Assisted Language Learning, 27(1) pp. 44–69.

Kan, Qian (2013). The use of ICT in supporting distance Chinese language learning - review of The Open University’s beginners’ Chinese course. Technology and Chinese Language Teaching, 4(1) pp. 1–13.

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Kan, Qian; Stickler, Ursula and Xu, Cheng (2013). Chinese-English eTandem Learning: the role of pre-project preparation and collaboration. Chinese Language Globalisation Studies 汉语国际传播研究, 2(5)

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Kan, Qian (2012). From ‘Chinese in Steps’ to ‘First Steps’ – A case study on converting classroom-based teaching materials to suit distance Chinese language teaching. Chinese Language in the World(2) pp. 46–54.

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Demouy, Valérie; Kan, Qian; Kukulska-Hulme, Agnes and Eardley, Annie (2015). Exploring trends, motivations and behaviours in the use of mobile devices for language learning in a higher education distance learning setting. In: Eurocall 2015, 26-29 Aug 2015, Padua, Italy.

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Demouy, Valérie; Kan, Qian; Eardley, Annie and Kukulska-Hulme, Agnes (2013). Using mobile devices for language learning in a higher education distance learning context: motivations and behaviours. In: EUROCALL 2013, 11-14 Sep 2013, Évora, Portugal.

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