Identifying key grammatical errors of Japanese English as a foreign language learners in a learner corpus: Toward focused grammar instruction with data-driven learning

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The Authors

Atsushi Mizumoto, Ph.D. in Foreign Language Education, is a professor at the Faculty of Foreign Language Studies and the Graduate School of Foreign Language Education and Research, Kansai University, Japan. His current research interests include learning strategies, language testing, corpus use for pedagogical purposes, and research methodology.

Yoichi Watari is a professor at School of Global Studies, Chukyo University. He earned his Ph.D. in education in 2008 at Hokkaido University, Japan. His research interests include grammar teaching, materials development, and teacher education through lesson studies.

The Authors’ Addresses

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Yoichi Watari
Professor
School of Global Studies
Chukyo University
5-31-2 Yamate Street, Showa, Nagoya, Aichi, 466-0815, JAPAN
E-mail: watariyoichi@mecl.chukyo-u.ac.jp

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