Abstract
Japanese language support is provided by the volunteer group, J-Support, in the Ehime University Survival Course which students attend immediately after arriving in Japan. The purpose is to 1) increase the amount of language practice and 2) to provide a chance to meet Japanese students. The instructors have mentioned that there are problems with the use of J-Support in class. This paper will discuss the measures taken in the 1st term of 2007 to improve this situation and also report on the results of an interview survey of the J-Support participants. The results revealed that 1) their tendency to use English was a problem and 2) the need for clearer directions from the instructor is required.
