JALT2025 - Tokyo

A Pragmatic Guidebook for Japanese EFL Learners on Friendly Disagreement

Nov 2, 2025, 10:15 AM

30m

National Olympics Memorial Youth Center / 国立オリンピック記念青少年総合センター

Research-oriented Presentation (30-minutes) Sociocultural Linguistics and Pragmatics Room 308

Speakers

David Chevasco (Chiba University) Jingxin Hao (Kanda University of International Studies)

Description

Japanese EFL learners often struggle to express disagreement due to cultural constraints. As part of an ongoing research series, this collaborative study builds on previous findings related to discussion topics and linguistic features, to examine how a presenter-developed pragmatic guidebook, integrated with video-based practice can support learners in developing friendly disagreement strategies. Its effectiveness has been evaluated using oral assessments and surveys, offering practical insights for EFL educators seeking to enhance their pragmatic instruction.

Summary

Japanese EFL learners often struggle to express disagreement due to cultural constraints. As part of an ongoing research series, this collaborative study builds on previous findings related to discussion topics and linguistic features, to examine how a presenter-developed pragmatic guidebook, integrated with video-based practice can support learners in developing friendly disagreement strategies. Its effectiveness has been evaluated using oral assessments and surveys, offering practical insights for EFL educators seeking to enhance their pragmatic instruction.