Learners’ awareness of the diversity of language use among native speakers

Focusing on the activity of analyzing the language production of native Japanese speakers

Abstract

This study examined how the learners perceived the language use of the Japanese native speakers. As a result of this study, it was found that learners were aware of the diversity of the language use of native speakers through finding various examples of native speakers in analysis activities. In addition, it was found that the learners had adopted the opinions of native speakers while critically considering their opinions.