Loanwords for language learners: Help or hindrance?

Background: Loanwords are a growing component of the Japanese language. During the past six decades, the majority of new loanwords entering the Japanese language have come from the English language. For native Japanese speaking students, loanwords are a source of potential frustration and support,...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kaori Nakao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Castledown Publishers 2016-12-01
Series:Vocabulary Learning and Instruction
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.castledown.com/journals/vli/article/view/1701