“EFL + α”: Attitudes Towards English Use in Japan Around Necessity, Value, and Ability

English has a complex status in Japan. On the one hand, it is considered “foreign” in the sense of being the go-to, in-demand foreign language of study. On the other hand, it has had a strong influence in Japanese society in ways that are unique to Japan, such as the use of katakanago ‘Western loanw...

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Main Authors: Eric K. Ku, Gavin Furukawa, Mie Hiramoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cranmore Publishing 2021-10-01
Series:International Journal of TESOL Studies
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