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Andriyani, Anak Agung Ayu Dian; Ardiantari, Ida Ayu Putri Gita; Santika, I. Dewa Ayu Devi Maharani; Nurita, Wayan – Eurasian Journal of Applied Linguistics, 2022
The purpose of this study is to describe the politeness approach of the Japanese-Balinese family realm language. The study explores how the use of language politeness strategies is affected by the cultural background of both spouses in intercultural marriages. The study also examines the various factors that influence language politeness…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Marriage, Family Relationship, Language Usage
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Horness, Paul – rEFLections, 2020
Formulaic language, such as lexical phrases as hot as hell or pass the buck, in English is common in daily usage. Although formulaic language is common, the lexical phrases are often excluded from word lists. Second language learners of English need to use formulaic language to enhance their proficiency level. Beyond incorporating lexical phrases…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language), Mnemonics
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David Allen – Vocabulary Learning and Instruction, 2020
Loanwords in Japanese that share form and meaning with English words are referred to as "Japanese-English cognates" (e.g., [Japanese symbol omitted] "radio") and are of fundamental concern for researchers concerned with vocabulary learning and instruction. This concern is reflected in the growing body of research into…
Descriptors: Linguistic Borrowing, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Japanese
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Adachi, Nobuko – Language Sciences, 2010
How do people define ethnicity and its membership? Primordialists argue that people group themselves using "primal" or permanent characteristics like physical similarity or a common language, religion, or history. Social mobilizationists, however, see ethnicity as more situational social phenomena, as an informal organization whereby…
Descriptors: Ethnicity, Linguistics, Political Power, Minority Groups
Shishin, Alex – 1986
Composition instruction in Japan's two-year colleges must build on the English learned in earlier education and undo the problems created by the grammar-translation method. In addition, it must often develop creativity and critical-thinking skills not commonly taught in the Japanese educational system. One teacher's approach is to stress…
Descriptors: Classification, Classroom Techniques, College English, College Freshmen