Aspects of English: The Potential for English Wordplay in the Japanese Classroom
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Title |
Aspects of English: The Potential for English Wordplay in the Japanese Classroom
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Teaching English
Wordplay
日本語
英語
言葉遊び
Classroom activities
Language and culture
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375.893
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Abstract |
This paper looks at the important role of wordplay in the English language. It explains various types of wordplay that are in common use, and examines ways in which rhese wordplay forms can be introduced in the Japanes classroom. The paper suggests practical ideas foe classroom exercises, determines the suitability for defferent leves of learners, and comments on the social relevance of wordplay. The paper concludes that the teaching of English wordplay, although often overlooked, is worthwhile for a variety of reasons. |
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Journal Title |
広島女学院大学論集
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60
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1
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Epage |
12
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Published Date |
2010-12-21
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Publisher |
広島女学院大学
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ISSN |
0374-8057
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Language |
eng
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Departmental Bulletin Paper
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hju
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