October 31, 2025 to November 2, 2025
National Olympics Memorial Youth Center / 国立オリンピック記念青少年総合センター
Asia/Tokyo timezone

Supporting L2 Development through Communication Strategies

Nov 2, 2025, 9:05 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

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

3-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0052 / 〒151-0052 東京都渋谷区代々木神園町3-1
Research-oriented Presentation (30-minutes) Teaching Younger Learners Room 405

Speaker

Mayumi Kako (school owner)

Description

This study will report on how communication strategies (CSs) support four junior high school students in developing their L2 production. Drawing upon questionnaires, interviews, speaking/writing test results, recorded and transcribed conversations, and student feedback and reflections, the study highlights the importance of early-stage CS instruction and peer-supporting assessment. Findings suggest that simple paralinguistic phrases and strategic language use can foster confidence and interaction, with potential applications across various teaching contexts.

Summary

This study will report on how communication strategies (CSs) support four junior high school students in developing their L2 production. Drawing upon questionnaires, interviews, speaking/writing test results, recorded and transcribed conversations, and student feedback and reflections, the study highlights the importance of early-stage CS instruction and peer-supporting assessment. Findings suggest that simple paralinguistic phrases and strategic language use can foster confidence and interaction, with potential applications across various teaching contexts.

Teaching Context Junior/senior high-school

Author

Mayumi Kako (school owner)

Presentation materials