A Study of Advancement in the Oral Proficiency of Beginner Japanese Students:

Based on Textbooks Analyses and Questionnaires to the Japanese Language Teachers

Abstract

This study aims to view ways of advancement in the oral proficiency of beginner Japanese students and to analyze these from the viewpoint of conversation management in conversation between native speakers and nonnative speakers. Through the analysis, the following have been found. First to use back-channels and fillers makes conversation natural. Second, teachers are not conscious of conversation management well in conversation classes. Third, it is suggested that lesson plans should include conversation management.