The Effects of Shadowing on Japanese Listening Comprehension Learning:

For Learners of Japanese as a Second Language and Learners of Japanese as a Third Language

Abstract

Focusing on the improvement of Japanese language listening skills through shadowing, we explored the effects of shadowing by comparing the improvement of listening skills between learners who study Japanese as a second language (i.e., second language learners) and learners who study Japanese as a third language (i.e., third language learners). There were no significant differences between second and third language learners in listening comprehension test scores due to the improved listening skills from shadowing. There was, however, a significant difference in mean scores on listening comprehension questions within each learner in terms of improvement in listening ability due to shadowing, suggesting that shadowing was effective in improving listening comprehension.