Conveners
Room 3: Student Showcase
- Darcy de Lint (Fukuoka)
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Ms Hina Hirayama (Kurume university)12/09/2026, 11:50
In recent years, the issue of Japanese learners acquiring English skills has been said to be very low. In fact, Japanese cannot get high scores on the TOEFL test, which rank at the bottom class in Asian countries. The Critical Period Hypothesis theory indicates that a language learner’s ability to acquire a language naturally and perfectly is limited to the certain age of early stages of life,...
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REO SHIN (Kurume university)12/09/2026, 12:30
Japanese learners study English for many years through school education. However, many of them still struggle to understand English without relying on Japanese translation. This issue suggests that more effective learning approaches are needed. The purpose of this study is to examine how comprehensible input activities help Japanese learners understand English in meaningful contexts. In...
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Ms Ayana Hara (Kurume University)12/09/2026, 14:00
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is widely used in the hotel industry through self-check-in systems, chatbots, and service robots. These technologies improve efficiency and support multilingual communication. However, hotels also require omotenashi, which includes empathy, flexible responses, and personalized service. Therefore, English language education remains important for future hotel...
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Ms Runa Fukumoto (Kurume university)12/09/2026, 14:40
This study examines the role of ChatGPT and Gemini in English language education. As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more common, many students use AI tools to support their English learning. This study reviews previous research to explore how ChatGPT and Gemini can be used in English education. It also compares the two tools by focusing on their strengths, weaknesses, and possible...
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Mr Yuto Sasaki (Kurume University)12/09/2026, 15:20
This research is about the value of studying abroad. Through the presenter's experience of 3 weeks studying abroad in the USA, regardless of the high expenses, much valuable experience was gained. Therefore, I would like to explore the value of studying abroad by investigating what students can gain from the experiences of studying abroad and what kind of experiences are provided. As a...
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