Osamu “Ree” TakeuchiPublications

Books

  1. 1994
    Information-oriented society and foreign language teaching. Seibido. (with H. Mine, N. Saeki, Y. Edasawa: First Author) written in Japanese.
  2. 2000
    A cognitive approach to language teaching. Shohakusha. written in Japanese.
  3. 2002
    Fundamental concepts in foreign language education research and testing. Kansai Univ. Press. (with T. Shizuka, and K. Yoshizawa: Second Author) written in Japanese.
  4. 2003
    Searching for better language learning strategies: Studies on good foreign language learners in the Japanese FL context. Shohakusha. written in Japanese. (Winner of the 2004 JACET Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement). Synopsis in English here.
  5. 2007
    How to learn English in the Japanese EFL context: Data-oriented research on the strategies used by the successful EFL learners. Soshisha. written in Japanese.
  6. 2008
    Explorations in CALL: Expanding its possibilities. Shohakusha. (with H.Yoshida, N. Uozaki, S. Sumi, M. Ikeda: as Editor and first author) written in Japanese.
  7. 2012
    The handbook of research in foreign language learning and teaching. Shohakusha. (with A. Mizumoto: as the first Editor and author) written in Japanese. Click here for the companion site.
  8. 2014
    The handbook of research in foreign language learning and teaching (Revised Edition). Shohakusha. (with A. Mizumoto: as the first Editor and author) written in Japanese. Click here for the companion site.
  9. 2023
    The handbook of research in foreign language learning and teaching (3rd Edition). Shohakusha. (with A. Mizumoto: as the first Editor and author) written in Japanese. Click here for the companion site.
  10. 2024
    Paradigm shift in high school English: Hints for creating evolving lessons. Sanseido Publishing (with M. Kamegaya, Y. Ehara, & N. Naganuma: as the second author) written in Japanese.

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Compilations

  1. 1996
    Life-time devotion to English language teaching: Festschrift for Professor Yukinobu Oda. Yamaguchi-Shoten. (with four other editors) written in Japanese.
  2. 1998
    Psycholinguistics and language learning: Papers in honor of Professor Morio J. Kohno on his 65th birthday. Kinseido. (with eight other editors) written in Japanese.
  3. 2002
    Foreign language studies: Papers in honor of Professor Minoru Oda on his 70th birthday. Unius. (with four other editors) written in Japanese.
  4. 2007
    Explorations of English language instruction: Papers in honor of Professor Eiji Saito on his retirement from Kansai University Sanseido. (Chief editor) written in Japanese.
  5. 2009
    Researching language teaching and learning: An integration of practice and theory. Peter Lang. (with T. Yoshida, H. Imai, Y. Nakata, A. Tajino, and K. Tamai) written in English.
  6. 2011
    WorldCALL: International perspectives on computer-assisted language learning. Routledge. (with M. Levy, F. Blin, and C. B. Siskin) written in English.
  7. 2014
    WorldCALL: International perspectives on computer-assisted language learning (Paperback Edition). Routledge. (with M. Levy, F. Blin, and C. B. Siskin) written in English.

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Dictionaries

  1. 2003
    Kenkyusha's Dictionary of Applied Linguistics. Kenkyusha. (as an item author) written in Japanese.

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Translations

  1. 1996
    Europe United by T. Dicks (Japanese title: Tobikiri Yokina Yorotupa-Shi) Chikuma-Shobo.
  2. 2000
    Europe United (Revised) by T. Dicks (Japanese title: Bunko-ban Tobikiri Yokina Yorotupa-Shi) Chikuma-Shobo.
  3. 2003
    The Practice of English Language Teaching. by J. Harmer (Japanese title: Jitsusenteki Eigokyouikuno Shidouho.) Pearson-Longman.(with E.Saito, M. Niizato, H. Okazaki, and N. Sugino)
  4. 2004
    The BNC Handbook: Exploring the British National Corpus with SARA by G. Aston & L. Burnard (Japanese title: The BNC Handbook: Corpus Linguistics he no izanai.) Shohakusha. (with Y. Kitamura, E. Yamamoto, T. Usami, T. Shizuka, S. Yoshida, and H. Yoshida)
  5. 2006
    Questionnaire in second language research. by Z. Dornyei (Japanese title: Gaikokugokyouikugakunotameno Shitumonshichosa Nyumon.) Shohakusha. (with T. Yashima)
  6. 2024
    Babel no more: The serach for the world's most extraordinary language learners. by M. Erald (Japanese title:Babelwo Koete: Tagengoshutokuno Tatsujinwo Megurutabi.) Shohakusha.

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Journal Articles/ Book Chapters

  1. 1986
    Foreigner talk input: Its nature and influence on second language acquisition. Master's Thesis Kobe City Univ. of Foreign Studies. written in English.
  2. 1987a
    A study of English foreigner talk input: From a perspective of second language acquisition. Gohokenkyu to Eigokyoiku, 9, 46-53. Kyoto: Yamaguchi-Shoten. written in Japanese.
  3. 1987b
    A cross-cultural survey of returnee pupils at Kobe. Gohokenkyu to Eigokyoiku, 9, 30-35. Kyoto: Yamaguchi-Shoten. (with M. Kohono, and T. Nozawa: Third author) written in Japanese.
  4. 1988
    The effects of background knowledge on foreign language listening and reading comprehension. Asphodel, 22, 308-322. Doshisha Women's College, English Literary Society. written in Japanese.
  5. 1989
    Use of films in listening comprehension practice. Language Laboratory, 26, 19-40. (with Y. Edasawa, and K. Nishizaki: Second author) written in English
  6. 1990a
    Do films improve EFL students' listening comprehension ability? Language Laboratory, 27, 81-98. (with Y. Edasawa, and K. Nishizaki: First author) written in English
  7. 1990b
    Use of films in listening comprehension practice. The IALL Journal of Language Learning Technologies, 23, 21-34. (with Y. Edasawa, and K. Nishizaki: Second author) written in English.
  8. 1991a
    Language learning strategies in second & foreign language acquisition. Bulletin of the Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture, Doshisha Women's College, 8, 64-83. Also in Eigogaku Ronsetu Shiryo,26:5 (1994), 254-264. Ronsetushiryo Hozon Kai. Both written in English.
  9. 1991b
    A study of EFL students' use of language learning strategies. Gohokenkyu to Eigokyoiku,13, 58-65. Kyoto: Yamaguchi-Shoten. written in Japanese.
  10. 1992
    The effects of teaching methods in using films for listening comprehension practice. Language Laboratory, 29, 53-69. (with Y. Edasawa, and K. Nishizaki: Second author) written in English.
  11. 1993a
    A study of language learning strategies and their relationship to achievement in EFL listening comprehension. Bulletin of the Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture, Doshisha Women's College, 10, 131-141. written in English.
  12. 1993b
  13. 1993c
    Language testing research: Its present status and problems. Gohokenkyu to Eigokyoiku, 15, 82-88. Kyoto: Yamaguchi-Shoten. written in Japanese.
  14. 1993d
    Recent trends in language testing research. Annual Reports of Studies, Doshisha Women's College, 44, 92-117. Also in Eigogaku Ronsetu Shiryo27:5 (1995), 349-361. Ronsetushiryo Hozon Kai. written in Japanese.
  15. 1994a
    Developing multimedia CALL software. Bulletin of the Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture, Doshisha Women's College,11, 130-143. written in Japanese
  16. 1994b
    Use of language learning laboratory: A questionnaire survey. LLA Kansai Chapter Monograph Series, 5 ,15-49. (with Y. Edasawa, and N. Saeki: Second author) written in Japanese.
  17. 1994c
    A study of language learning strategies and their relationship to gain in EFL listening comprehension Gohokenkyu to Eigokyoiku,15, 82-88. Kyoto: Yamaguchi-Shoten. written in Japanese.
  18. 1995a
    Preparing future English teachers for the information-oriented society: A new course for the teacher training program at Doshisha Women's College. Annual Reports of Studies, Doshisha Women's College, 45, 170-195. written in Japanese
  19. 1995b
    Developing and evaluating multimedia English learning materials. Denki Tushin Fukyuzaidan, Reports of Research, 9, 383-389. with H. Mine, Y. Edasawa, M. Takahara, and N. Saeki: Fifth author) written in Japanese.
  20. 1995c
    Developing JACET intermediate listening comprehension test. Journal of JACET Kansai Chapter, 3, 22-32. with 11 other authors written in Japanese.
  21. 1995d
    Basic research on student computer use and computer anxiety. Transactions of Japanese Society for Information and Systems in Education,12, 145-152. (with H. Yoshida, S. Yoshida, H. Nagasaki, and H. Mine: Third author) written in Japanese.
  22. 1995e
    Research on student computer use and computer anxiety (II). Shijyokyo Taikai Shiryo, 9, 155-156. (with H.Mine, H. Nagasaki, H. Yoshida, and S. Yoshida : First author) written in Japanese.
  23. 1996a
    Internet and foreign language teaching. Life-Time Devotion to English Language Teaching: Festschrift for Professor Yukinobu Oda Kyoto: Yagmaguchi-shoten. written in Japanese.
  24. 1996b
    Internet: Its application to foreign language teaching and research. LLA Kansai Chapter Monograph Series, 6, 13-43. written in Japanese.
  25. 1996c
    Research on student computer use and computer anxiety (III). Shijyokyo Taikai Shiryo,10 , 147-148. (with S. Yoshida, H. Mine, H. Yoshida, and H. Nagasaki : Third author) written in Japanese.
  26. 1996d
    Developing multimedia English CALL software on Windows 95. Computer & Education, 1, 85-90. (with H. Yoshida, H. Mine, S. Yoshida, and N. Saeki : Third author) written in Japanese. Abstract in English is available.
  27. 1997a
    Dictation: Is it really effective for language teaching?" Kansai University Audio-Visual Education, 20, 55-63. written in English.
  28. 1997b
    Determining the strategies which can facilitate foreign language learning: Factorial and regressive analyses. Proceedings of the 37th LLA Annual Conference, , 86-89. (with H. Mine, H. Yoshida, and S. Yoshida: First author)
  29. 1997c
    Research on student computer use and computer anxiety (IV). Proceedings of the 97 PC Conference,, 155-156. (with S. Yoshida, H. Yoshida, H. Mine, and H. Nagasaki: Fifth author) written in Japanese.
  30. 1997d
    Developing multimedia English CALL software on Windows 95 (II). Proceedings of the 97 PC Conference, 158-161. (with H. Yoshida, H. Mine, S. Yoshida, and N. Saeki : Second author) written in Japanese.
  31. 1997e
    Developing multimedia Japanese CALL software on Windows 95. Proceedings of the 97 PC Conference,, 170-172. (with N. Saeki, T. Kohno, H. Mine, H. Yoshida, and S. Yoshida: Sixth author) written in Japanese.
  32. 1997f
    English language education in Faculty of Informatics, Kansai University: Needs analysis and materials development. Proceedings of the 37th LLA Annual Conference, , 141-144. (with E. Yamamoto, T. Usami, Y. Kitamura, T. Yashima, and K. Yoshizawa : Fourth author) written in Japanese.
  33. 1997g
    How visual information affects association and comprehension: A pilot study.Proceedings of the 5th Joint Conference on Educational Technology, , 141-144. (with T. Mizukoshi and K. Abe: First author) written in Japanese.
  34. 1998a
    The effect of a short-term overseas study program on the use of language learning strategies: From a strategy training perspective. In J. Arimoto et al. (Eds.), Psycholinguistics and Language Learning: Papers in Honor of Professor Morio J. Kohno on his 65th Birthday. Kinseido. written in Japanese.
  35. 1998b
    Developing and evaluating multimedia rapid reading CALL program. Kotoba to Communication, 2, 41-52. (with H. Yoshida, H. Mine, S. Yoshida, and N. Saeki: Second author) written in Japanese.
  36. 1998c
    Developing and evaluating a multimedia CALL software system. In P. Liddell (Ed.), Proceedings of the 3rd Conference of Foreign Language Education and Technology, 463-472.(with S. Yoshida, H. Yoshida, H. Mine, N. Saeki, and T. Kono: Fifth author)
  37. 1998d
    Network-based CALL: A theoretical framework and its problems. LLA Kansai Chapter Monograph Series, 7, 29-48. written in Japanese.
  38. 1998e
    Modalities of subtitling and foreign language learning. LLA Kansai Chapter Monograph Series, 7, 49-64. written in English(with H. Yoshida, S. Uematsu, S. Yoshida: Fourth author).
  39. 1999a
    Toward the establishment of country-by-country SILL norms. Language Laboratory, 36, 51-62. (with H. Mine, H. Yoshida, S. Yoshida: First author)
  40. 1999b
    Visual information and language learning: From the perspectives of association and memory. Kotoba to Communication, 3, 29-35.(with T. Mizukosi: First author) written in Japanese.
  41. 1999c
    CALL and language learning strategies. Computer & Education, 6, 76-79. (with H. Mine, H. Yoshida, S. Yoshida: First author) written in Japanese. Abstract in English is available.
  42. 1999d
    Learning styles and language learning strategies: An empirical study. Kansai University Audio-Visual Education, 22, 1-19. written in English. Abstract in English is available.
  43. 2000a
    Tasks and strategy use: Empirical implications for questionnaire studies. JACET Bulletin, 31, 21-32. written in English (with M. Ikeda: Second author).
  44. 2000b
    Questionnaires and strategy research: An empirical appraisal of the research method. Journal of the Japan Society for Speech Sciences, 1, 67-81. written in Japanese (with M. Ikeda: First author).
  45. 2000c
    Development and evaluation of the web-based rapid reading program. Proceedings of the 6th Joint Conference on Educational Technology, 2, 567-568. (with Y. Kitamura, H. Yoshida, H. Yoshida: Third author) written in Japanese.
  46. 2000d
    Network-based English cloze test: A study of answering strategies. Proceedings of the 6th Joint Conference on Educational Technology, 2, 569-570. (with Y. Kitamura, H. Yoshida, H. Yoshida: Third author) written in Japanese.
  47. 2001a
    The effect of repeated presentations of materials on listening: Function words vs. content words. LET Kansai Chapter Monograph Series, 8, 31-40. (with M. Ikeda: Second author) written in Japanese.
  48. 2001b
    Language learning strategies used by Japanese college learners of English: A synthesis of four empirical studies. Language Education and Technology, 38,21-44. (with N. Wakamoto: First author) written in English.
  49. 2001c
    Effects of perceived utility, cost, and preference on the use of language learning strategies. Journal of the Japan Society for Speech Sciences, 2, 23-33. written in Japanese. Abstract in English is available from the author.
  50. 2001d
    Repeated presentations of materials: Is It effective for EFL students' listening? Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Foreign Language Education and Technology, 584-591. (with M. Ikeda: Second Author) written in English.
  51. 2001e
    How students differ in using dictionaries: printed dictionaries vs. electronic dictionaries. Proceedings of the 41st Annual Conference of the Japan Association for Language Education and Technology,196-199. (with T. Koyama: Second author) written in Japanese.
  52. 2001f
    An investigation of Japanese EFL readers' test-taking strategies using an on-line cloze test: Functional words vs. content words. The Proceedings of the 41st Annual Conference of the Japan Association for Language Education and Technology, 150-153. written in Japanese (with H. Yoshida, Y. Kitamura, S. Yoshida,and M. Ikeda: Third author).
  53. 2001g
    An investigation of Japanese EFL readers' test-taking strategies using an on-line cloze test: How proficiency difference affects. Proceedings of the 17th Annual Conference of JET, 813-814. written in Japanese (with H. Yoshida, Y. Kitamura, S. Yoshida, and M. Ikeda: Third author).
  54. 2001h
    How students differ in using dictionaries: A qualitative perspective. Proceedings of the 17th Annual Conference of JET, 477-478. (with T. Koyama: Second author) written in Japanese.
  55. 2001i
    Developing and evaluating EFL vocabulary software: A "Root" approach. Proceedings of AILA '99 (CD-ROM) Vol.3 Section 204-3, 1-7. (with H. Yoshida, S. Yoshida, and N. Saeki: Third author) written in English.
  56. 2002a
    Instructional media and foreign language education: A historical perspective. In T. Mizukoshi, and ICTE (Eds.), Toward the improvement of media and communication literacy Osaka: Nichibun. written in Japanese.
  57. 2002b
    Analyses of EFL learning and teaching behaviors through "Tracking". In Usami, T. et al. (Eds.), Foreign Language Studies: Papers in Honor of Professor Minoru Oda on his 70th Birthday. Osaka: Unius. written in Japanese.
  58. 2002c
    What can we learn from good foreign language learners?: Qualitative studies in the Japanese FL context. Language Learning Strategies: Proceedings of the 29th JACET Summer Seminar, 20-26. JACET. written in English.
  59. 2002d
    Using the on-line cloze test in a college classroom. Proceedings of the 18th Annual Conference of JET, 297-298. (with S. Yoshida, Y. Kitamura, and H. Yoshida: Third author) written in Japanese.
  60. 2002e
    Effects of pauses on L2 learners' comprehension: From the viewpoint of word frequency. Proceedings of the 18th Annual Conference of JET, 331-332. (with Y. Yoshida, K. Horii, Y. Kitamura, and K. Kotani: Fourth author) written in Japanese.
  61. 2002f
    Printed dictionaries vs. electronic dictionaries: Influence of interface design on the searching behavior by Japanese EFL learners. Proceedings of the 18th Annual Conference of JET, 811-812. written in Japanese (with T. Koyama: Second author).
  62. 2003a
    Reading aloud: An indicator of integrative ability of EFL. LET Kansai Chapter Collected Papers, 9, 23-30. written in Japanese (with M. Ikeda: Second author).
  63. 2003b
    Determining the parameters for the scrolling text display technique. In J. Hyona, R. Radach, and H. Deubel (Eds.), The mind's eye: Cognitive and applied aspects of eye movement research. pp.645-656. Amsterdam: Elsevier. (with Y. Kitamura, H. Horii, K. Kotani, and G. d'Ydewalle: Third author) written in English.
  64. 2003c
    Printed dictionaries vs. electronic dictionaries: A pilot study on how Japanese EFL learners differ in using dictionaries. Language Education and Technology, 40, 61-80. (with T. Koyama: Second author) written in English.
  65. 2003d
  66. 2003e
    Can strategy instruction help EFL learners to improve their reading ability?: An empirical study. JACET Bulletin, 37, 49-60. written in English (with M. Ikeda: Second author).
  67. 2004a
    Comparing electronic and printed dictionaries: How the difference affected EFL learning. JACET Bulletin, 38, 33-46. written in English (with T. Koyama: Second author).
  68. 2004b
    Visual aids in foreign language teaching: An attempt for data triangulation. Facilitating Japanese Language Teaching/Learning at Local Communities (Booklet for Japanese Language Teaching/Learning 6)., Chapter 3, pp. 29-50. National Institute for Japanese Language. written in Japanese
  69. 2004c
    Factors affecting English language activities in primary schools. English Teachers' Magazine, 53:2,, 27-29. written in Japanese.
  70. 2004d
    How look-up frequency affects EFL learning?: An empirical study on the use of handheld-electronic dictionaries. In W. M. Chan, K. N. Chin, P. Martin-Lau, and T. Suthiwan (Eds), Proceedings of the CLaSIC 2004 Conference., pp. 1018-1024. written in English (with T. Koyama: Second author)
  71. 2004e
    Use of media and foreign language learning/teaching. Recent Trends in Second Language Acquisition Research., Chapter 14, pp.257-274. Taishukan Shoten. written in Japanese.
  72. 2005a
    Formulating hypotheses on language learning strategy use: A diary study. LET Kansai Chapter Collected Papers, 10, 1-15. written in English (with T. Yabukoshi: Second author).
  73. 2005b
    From measurement/assessment to rating/reporting. Principles and Practices of English Language Teaching., Chapter 8 (pp.154-172). Taishukan Shoten. written in Japanese.
  74. 2005c
    Does an assigned task result in better retention of words?: Two empirical studies on hand-held electronic dictionaries. Language Education & Technology, 42, 119-132. (with T. Koyama: Second author) written in English.
  75. 2005d
    Studies on successful language learners in the Japanese FL context: From a strategic perspective. Unpublished Ph.D. Dissertation (Hyogo Univ. of Teacher Education, Hyogo, Japan) written in Japanese.
  76. 2005e
    How has the difference affected the retention? Two empirical studies on electronic dictionaries. Proceedings of FLEAT-V Conference, 66-71. (with T. Koyama: Second author) written in English.
  77. 2005f
    From CALL to LMDS: A new way to help self-learning in EFL. Computer & Education, 19, 19-24. (with S. Sumi, E. Yamamoto, and T. Nabei: Second author). written in Japanese
  78. 2006a
    A comparison of three- and four-option English tests for university entrance selection purposes in Japan. Language Testing, 23, 35-57.(with T. Shizuka, T. Yashima, and K. Yoshizawa: Second author) written in English
  79. 2006b
    A scientific inquiry into language learning strategies: Methodological Perspectives. Gengo (Language), 35:4, 64-69. Taishukan Shoten. written in Japanese.
  80. 2006c
    Exploring language learning strategies used by Japanese junior high school students of EFL: A qualitative approach. Language Education & Technology, 43, 39-56. (with T. Yabukoshi: Second author) written in English .
  81. 2006d
    Clarifying the differences in learning EFL reading strategies: An analysis of portfolios . System, 34, 384-398. (with M. Ikeda: Second author) written in English
  82. 2006e
    Verbal encouragements for motivating EFL learners: A classroom research. JACET Bulletin, 43, 59-72. (with M. Sugita: Second author) written in English.
  83. 2007a
    Autonomy and self-learning: Necessities and methods. Teaching English Now, 8, 2-5. written in Japanese.
  84. 2007b
    Learners, teachers, and media: An integrative framework for the foreign language education research. In O. Takeuchi, et al. (Eds.), Explorations of English Language Instruction: Papers in Honor of Professor Eiji Saito on His Retirement from Kansai University (pp. 90-102), Sanseido. written in Japanese.
  85. 2007c
    How to learn English effectively in the Japanese EFL context: A strategic perspective. The English Teachers' Magazine, 55:14, 10-12. written in Japanese.
  86. 2007d
    Does look-up frequency help reading comprehension of EFL learners? Two empirical studies of electronic dictionaries. CALICO Journal, 25,110-125. (with T. Koyama: Second author) written in English.
  87. 2007e
    Metacognition and EFL learning: Theoretical and empirical perspectives. Annual Review of English Learning and Teaching, 12, 41-44. in English.
  88. 2007f
    Motivating junior high school students in the Japanese EFL context: An empirical study on motivational strategies.The English Teachers' Magazine, 56:7, 65-67. (with M. Sugita: Second author) written in Japanese.
  89. 2007g
    Applying strategies to context: The role of individual, situational, and group differences. In A. Cohen and E. Macaro (Eds.), Language Learner Strategies: Thirty Years of Research and Practice (Ch4. pp.69-92). Oxford University Press. (with C. Griffiths, & D. Coyle: First author)
  90. 2008a
    Reporting the effect size: Fundamental concepts and pitfalls. Studies in English Language Teaching, 31, 57-66.(with A. Mizumoto: Second author) written in Japanese.
  91. 2008b
    Exploring the driving forces behind TOEIC scores: Focusing on vocabulary learning strategies, motivation and study time. JACET Journal, 46, 17-32. (with A. Mizumoto: Second author) written in English.
  92. 2008c
    Metacognition and EFL teaching.EFL Theories and practices by SLA specialists, Ch.6, 79-92. Shohakusha. written in Japanese.
  93. 2008d
    Improving the abilities to use educational media. The English Teachers' Magazine, 57:4, 32-34. written in Japanese.
  94. 2008e
    Using an LMS for foreign language teaching/learning: An attempt based on the "cyclic model of learning". Information and Systems in Education, 7, 59-66.(with S. Sumi: Second author)
  95. 2009a
    Why some Japanese students have trouble learning English: A factor analytic study. Annual Review of English Language Education in Japan, 20, 201-210. (with Y. Yamanaka: Second author) written in English.DOI:10.20581/arele.20.0_201
  96. 2009b
    The interplay of classroom anxiety, intrinsic motivation, and gender in the Japanese EFL context. Foreign Language Education Research ,17, 41-64. (with T. Yashima, K. Noels, T. Shizuka, S. Yamane, and K. Yoshizawa: Fourth author) written in English.
  97. 2009c
    A closer look at the relationship between vocabulary learning strategies and the TOEIC scores. TOEIC Research Report, 4, 1-34. IIBC. (with A. Mizumoto: Second author) written in English.
  98. 2009d
    Language learning strategies used by lower secondary school learners in a Japanese EFL context. International Journal of Applied Linguistics, 19, 136-172. (with T. Yabukoshi: Second author) written in English.
  99. 2009e
    How effectively do good language learners use hand-held electronic dictionaries: A qualitative approach. Language Education & Technology, 46, 131-150. (with T. Koyama: Second author) written in English.
  100. 2009f
    Examining the effectiveness of explicit instruction of vocabulary learning strategies with Japanese EFL university students. Language Teaching Research, 13, 425-449.(with A. Mizumoto: Second author) written in English.
  101. 2009g
    Learning from good language learners in a specific context. In T. Yoshida et al. (Eds.), Researching Language Teaching and Learning: An Integration of Practice and Theory. (pp. 305-322). Peter Lang.
  102. 2009h
    Comparing frequency and truness scale descriptors in a Likert scale questionnaire on language learning strategies. JLTA Journal, 12, 116-136. (with A. Mizumoto: Second author) written in English.
  103. 2010a
    What can teachers do to motivate their students? A classroom research on motivational strategy use in the Japanese EFL context. Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching, 4, 21-35. (with M. Sugita: Second author) written in English.
  104. 2010b
    EFL students' vocabulary learning in NS-NNS e-mail interactions: Do they learn new words by imitation? ReCALL, 22, 70-82. (with A. Sasaki: Second author) written in English.
  105. 2010c
    Investigating EFL motivation. The English Teachers' Magazine, 59:2 (May), 22-25. written in Japanese.
  106. 2010d
    The cyclic model of learning: An ecological perspective on the use of technology in foreign language education. Language Education & Technology, 47, 51-74. (with S. Sumi: Second author) written in English.
  107. 2010e
    Motivational influences surrounding secondary EFL students. Language Education & Technology, 47, 181-204. (with M. Sugita: Second author) written in English.
  108. 2010f
    What we have learned from language learner research: Form an individualistic perspective to a holistic one. In H. Kojima. et al. (Eds.), Learner development in English Education-Learner factors and autonomous learning- (A series of studies on English education, Vol.6) (Chapter 1, pp.3-20). Taishukan-shoten. written in Japanese.
  109. 2011a
    Fundamentals for English teachers:Doing, feeling, and thinking in English language Learning, (1), (2), (3). Teaching English Now, 20-22 ,12-13. Sanseido. written in Japanese.
  110. 2011b
    EFL students' metalinguistic awareness in E-mail tandem. In M. Levy, F. Blin, C. B. Siskin, O. Takeuchi (Eds.), WorldCALL: International perspectives on computer-assisted language learning (Chapter 4, 55-69). Routledge. (with A. Sasaki: Second author) written in English.
  111. 2011c
    What is an appropriate style for academic presentation by scientists? JACET Journal, 52, 51-70.(with T. Shimamura: Second author)written in English.
  112. 2011d
    An introduction to effect size and statistical power analysis: How to use statistical tests appropriately. Reports of the Methodology SIG, Kansai Chapter, LET, 47-73. (with A. Mizumoto: Second author) written in Japanese.
  113. 2012a
    Adaptation and validation of self-regulating capacity in vocabulary learning scale. Applied Linguistics, 33, 83-91. doi:10.1093/applin/amr044 (with A. Mizumoto: Second author) written in English
  114. 2012b
    Slow EFL learners and self-regulated learning. The English Teachers' Magazine, 61:4 (July), 39-41. written in Japanese.
  115. 2012c
  116. 2012d
    Reading aloud activity in L2 and cerebral activation. RELC Journal, 43, 151-167. https://doi.org/10.1177/0033688212450496 (with M. Ikeda and A. Mizumoto: First author) written in English.
  117. 2012e
    Eight guiding principles for the use of ICT in language teaching. Teaching English Now, 23, 2-5. written in Japanese.
  118. 2012f
    The cerebral basis for language learner strategies: A near-infrared spectroscopy study. Reading in a Foreign Language, 24, 136-157. https://doi.org/10125/66861 (with M. Ikeda and A. Mizumoto: First author) written in English.
  119. 2013a
    Exploring the concept of the ideal L2 self in an Asian EFL context: The case of Japanese university students. The Journal of Asian TEFL, 10, 25-45. (with M. Ueki: Second author) written in English.
  120. 2013b
    The cyclic model of learning: An attempt based on the DBR in an EFL context (pp.157-181). In J. C. Rodriguez & C. Pardo-Ballester (Eds.), Design-based research in CALL. CALICO. (with S. Sumi: Second author) written in English.
  121. 2013c
    Forming a clearer image of the ideal L2 self: the L2 Motivational Self System and learner autonomy in a Japanese EFL context. Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching, 7, 238-252. (with M. Ueki: Second author) written in English.
  122. 2014a
    Motivational strategies in EFL classrooms: How do teachers impact students' motivation? Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching, 8, 20-38.(with M. Sugita-McEown: Second author) written in English. This paper was the journal's most read article throughout 2014 (Routledge).
  123. 2014b
    Utilizing TAs and the e-LINC (English Language Instruction Network Center) for the effective management of an EFL teacher training course. In C. Iwasaki (Ed.), The design of learning environment for active learning. (Chapter 5, pp. 111-124) (Osaka: Kansai Univ. Press) written in Japanese.
  124. 2014c
    Fostering globally oriented students: Agency in action. Hyogo Kyoiku, August Issue, pp. 4-7. (Hyogo: Hyogo Prefecture Institute of Education) written in Japanese.
  125. 2014d
    Review of the studies concerning autonomous L2 learning. In JASELE (Ed.)., The Current Status of ELT Teaching in Japan, (Chapter 9, pp.234-237). JASELE, written in Japanese.
  126. 2014e
    In search of commensurability in SLA research. JACET Chubu Chapter Journal, 12, 13-22. JACET Chubu Chapter, written in Japanese.
  127. 2015a
    Searching for the appropriate use of L2 in EFL classroom: Principles for code-switching. Tips for using L2 in junior high school classroom. (Chapter 1, pp. 2-3). Sanseido. written in Japanese.
  128. 2015b
    An analysis of the questionnaire survey. Annual report on the state of the English language proficiency of Japanese high school students for the year of 2014. pp.91-120 (Chapter 4). Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT). written in Japanese.
  129. 2015c
    Toward the realization of active learning in EFL. Teaching English Now, 31, 2-3. Sanseido, written in Japanese.
  130. 2015d
    Study abroad and motivation to learn a second language: Exploring the possibility of the L2 Motivational Self System. Language Education & Technology, 52, 1-25.(with M. Ueki: Second author) written in English.
  131. 2015e
    Reviewing effect sizes, statistical powers and sample sizes of foreign language teaching research in Japan: A case of Language Education & Technology. Language Education & Technology, 52,105-131.(with K. Kusanagi, and A. Mizunoto: Third author), written in Japanese
  132. 2016a
    Validating self-determination theory in the Japanese EFL context: The relationship between innate needs and motivation. The Asian EFL Journal Quarterly, 18, 6-22. (with T. Agawa: Second author) written in English.
  133. 2016b
    Re-examination of psychological needs and L2 motivation of Japanese EFL learners: An interview study. The Asian EFL Journal Professional Teaching Articles, 89, 74-98. (with T. Agawa: Second author), written in English.
  134. 2016c
    A new questionnaire to assess Japanese EFL learners' motivation: Development and validation. Annual Review of English Language Education in Japan, 27, 1-16. (with T. Agawa: Second author), written in English.
  135. 2016d
    A comparison of cognitive processing during cloze and multiple-choice reading tests using brain activation. Annual Review of English Language Education in Japan, 27, 65-80. (with A. Mizumoto and M. Ikeda: Third author), written in English.
  136. 2016e
  137. 2016f
    Examining the application of private (non-profit) English proficiency tests to university entrance exams: A report, 1-152. (as a member of the research team at Zenken commisioned by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
  138. 2016g
    Examining the effectiveness of explicit instruction of vocabulary learning strategies with Japanese EFL university students (Reprint). In S. Webb (Ed.). Vocabulary, Vol.3, Part 12. Vocabulary Learning Strategies. Routledge. (with A. Mizumoto; Second author), written in English.
  139. 2017a
    The impact of studying abroad experience on the affective changes related to L2 motivation: A qualitative study of the processes of change (Chapter 7, pp. 119-133). In M.T. Apple, D. Da Silva, & T. Fellner (Eds.), L2 selves and motivations in Asian contexts. Multilingual Matters. (with M. Ueki; Second author), written in English
  140. 2017b
  141. 2017c
    Developing a core curriculum for English teacher training program: The 2016 progress report, 1-192. (as a member of the research team at Tokyo Gakugei University commissioned by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology).
  142. 2017d
    Development of a sustainable system of in-service teacher training: Focusing on the reduction of teacher anxiety for teaching English at primary schools. JES Journal, 17, 4-19.(with M. Ikeda, and H. Imai: Third author), written in Japanese.
  143. 2017e
    Pedagogical intervention to enhance self-determined forms of L2 motivation: Applying self-determination theory in the Japanese University EFL context. Language Education & Technology, 54 135-166. (with T. Agawa: Second author), written in English. This article is the winner of the 2018 LET award for outstanding academic articles.
  144. 2018a
    Situating metacognition in context: Importance of others and affect in metacognitive interventions. In M. C. W. Yip (Ed.), Cognition, metacognition and academic performance: An East Asian perspective (Chapter 7, pp.89-100). Routledge. (with M. Ikeda: First author), written in English.
  145. 2018b
    Encouraging and motivating vocabulary development. In M. DelliCaprini (Ed.). The TESOL Encyclopedia of English Language Teaching (Winner of Association of American Publishers 2019 PROSE Award). Wiley-Blackwell. (with M. Grogan and M. Lucas: Third author), written in English. DOI: 10.1002/9781118784235.eelt0728
  146. 2018c
    Research-based vocabulary instruction strategies. In M. DelliCaprini (Ed.). The TESOL Encyclopedia of English Language Teaching (Winner of Association of American Publishers 2019 PROSE Award). Wiley-Blackwell. (with M. Lucas and M. Grogan: Third author), written in English. DOI: 10.1002/9781118784235.eelt0729
  147. 2018d
    Toward a modeling of a prototypical use of language learning strategies with decision tree-based methods. In R.L. Oxford & C. M. Amerstorfer (Eds.), Language learning strategies and individual learner characteristics: Situating strategy use in diverse contexts (Chapter 5, pp.99-122). Bloomsbury. (with A. Mizumoto: Second author), written in English.
  148. 2018e
    Reading aloud activities revisited. Teaching English Now, 40, 1-5., written in Japanese.
  149. 2019a
  150. 2019b
    Strategy reserach: Past, present, and future. The English Teachers' Magazine, June, 68:3, pp.10-11. written in Japanese.
  151. 2019c
    Language learning strategies: Insights from the past and directions for the future. In X. A. Gao (Ed.), Second handbook of English language teaching (Chapter 37, pp.683-702). Springer, Cham. ISBN: 978-3-030-02897-8, DOI:10.1007/978-3-030-02899-2_37
  152. 2019d
    Harnessing web-based contrastive instruction to address English relative clause accuracy and subject-object asymmetry. System, 85, 1-15. DOI: 10.1016/j.system.2019.102112 (with M. Lucas: second author).
  153. 2020a
    What is SRL? The English Teachers' Magazine, April, 69:1, pp.34-35. written in Japanese.
  154. 2020b
    Investigating dynamic changes of elementary school teachers' anxiety in teaching English. In C. Gkonou, J-M. Dewaele, & J. King (Eds.), The emotional rollercoaster of language teaching (Chapter 10, pp.173-192). Multilingual Matters. (with Ikeda, M., & Imai, H.: Second author).
  155. 2020c
    On remote teaching of English. The English Teachers' Magazine, October, Supplement, pp.66-67. written in Japanese.
  156. 2020d
    "Who" should be looking at "what": Toward the improvement of L2 teaching . In K. Asakawa, A. Tajino, & M. Oda (eds.), New frontiers in classroom ELT research. JACET Applied Linguistics Series Vol.1 (Chapter 4, pp. 73-88). Hitsuji Shobo., written in Japanese.
  157. 2020e
    Humanistic education in globalized society. In E. Kajita, T. Asada, O. Furukawa (eds.), Explorations in humanistic education: Vol. 1: Principles in humanistic education (Chapter 11, pp.208-221). Minerva Publishing, written in Japanese.
  158. 2021a
    How to deal with grammar in junior high schools under the newly introduced Course of Study. English Language Education, 51, 87-90. written in Japanese.
  159. 2021b
    Fremdsprachenunterricht online: Überlegungen zu dessen effektiver Gestaltung. Deutschunterricht in Japan, 25, 4-12, written in Japanese.
  160. 2022a
  161. 2022b
    On the merits and demerits of digital English textbooks. The English Teachers' Magazine, May, 71:2, pp.40-41. written in Japanese.
  162. 2022c
    Phrasal verb usage and L1 typology: A corpus-based study on Chinese and Japanese EFL learners. Journal of Asia TEFL, 19(4), 1200-1218. (with Haugh, S.: Second author)
  163. 2023a
  164. 2023b
    Applicability of a Piezoelectric sensor to measure English speaking anxiety in a communicative context. Journal of the Institute of Electrostatics, Japan, 47(1), 2-7. (with J. Takarada, M. Ueki, T. Wakita, J. Moriya, Y.Tajitsu, and 10 others: 15th author) written in Japanese.
  165. 2023c
    Study abroad from home: Development of L2 learner autonomy in an unprecedented online program during the COVID-19 pandemic. In K. Sadeghi, M. Thomas, & F. Ghaderi (Eds.)., Technology-enhanced language teaching and learning: Lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic (Chapter 5, pp. 75-88). Bloomsbury.(with A. Sasaki: Second author)
  166. 2023d
    Parental involvement and Japanese elementary school pupils’ English learning motivation: A qualitative study. JES Journal, 23, 4-19.(with S. Tanaka: Second author)written in Japanese.
  167. 2023e
    Thinking converts intent into action: The role of metacognition in Japanese EFL university students’ engagement in E-learning. Annual Review of English Language Education in Japan (ARELE), 34, 33-48.(with A. Sasaki: Second author)
  168. 2023f
    Development and validation of the English teaching materials for primary school pupils, focusing on English word order. The English Teachers' Magazine, November, pp.38-39. written in Japanese.(with Y. Okamoto: Second author)
  169. 2023g
    Effective corpus use in second language learning: A meta-analytic approach. Applied Corpus Linguistics, 3(3), 100076 (Elsevier). (with S. Ueno: Second author)
  170. 2023h
  171. 2023i
    Which vocabulary learning strategies are important and useful for Japanese university students? A text-mining approach. Vocabulary Learning and Instruction, 12(1), 18-39. (with S. Ueno: Second author)
  172. 2023j
    Relationship between second language vocabulary knowledge and vocabulary learning strategies use: A meta-analysis of correlational studies. International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching (IRAL) (De Gruyter). (with S. Ueno: Second author)
  173. 2023k
  174. 2023l
  175. 2024a
    Is motivation sufficient for engagement? Significance of metacognition in Japanese EFL university students’ E-learning. LET Kansai Chapter Collected Papers, 22, 1-19. (with A. Sasaki: Second author).
  176. 2024b
    Sociocultural influences on young Japanese English learners: The impact of parents’ beliefs on their learning motivation. Journal for the Psychology of Language Learning, 6 (1), 1-15. e6112524. (with S. Tanaka: Second author)
  177. 2024c
    Learner knowledge of English phrasal verbs: Awareness, confidence, and learning experiences. International Journal of Applied Linguistics, 34(2), 656-671.(Wiley).(with S. Haugh: Second author)
  178. 2024d
    Understanding growth mindset, self-regulated vocabulary learning, and vocabulary knowledge. System, 122, 103255.(with M. F. Teng, and A. Mizumoto: Third author)
  179. 2024e
  180. 2024f
    Validating the foreign language enjoyment scale for young learners: An exploratory structural equation modeling approach. Research Methods in Applied Linguistics, 3(3), 100167. (with Y. Nakanishi: Second author)
  181. 2024g
    Stimulated recall interviews using digital technology in L2 research . In K. Sadeghi (Ed.), Routledge handbook of technological advances in researching language learning (Chapter 15, pp. 186-198). Routledge. (with M. Yuasa: Second author)
  182. 2024h
    Students’ and teachers’ perceptions of L2 motivational strategies: A situated analysis in a Japanese EFL context. Asian Journal of English Language Teaching, 33, 9-28. (with D. Kawamitsu: Second author)
  183. 2024i
  184. 2025a
    Exploring the studies of self-regulated learning in second/foreign language learning: A systematic review. International Journal of TESOL Studies, 7(1), 126-147. (with S. Ueno, and Y. Shinhara:Second author)
  185. 2025b
  186. 2025c
    Integrating self-regulation and language learning strategies in second/foreign language learning: A comprehensive review. The Journal of Kanda University of International Studies, 37, 329-347. (with S. Ueno: Second author)
  187. 2025d
    How perceived “effectiveness,” “cost,” and “alignment with the class” affect Japanese English language teachers’ use of motivational strategies: A context-specific approach. Journal of the Council of College English Teachers, 44, 51-60. (with D. Kawamitsu:Second author)
  188. 2025e
    The interplay of grit, enjoyment, and self‑efficacy among Indonesian pre‑service EFL teachers: An SEM analysis. Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education, 10, 23. (with P. Arfiandhani: Second author)
  189. 2025f
    English classroom emotions across different cultures. Journal of Teaching English for Specific and Academic Purposes, 13(1), 89-100. (with Z. Kralova, M. Kabayama, and J. Kamenicka: Second author)
  190. 2025g
    Impact of reading strategy instruction on improvement of strategy use and reading comprehension: A meta-analysis. Reading in a Foreign Language, 37 (2), 227–250. (with S. Ueno, M. Ikeda, and M. Feng Teng:Third author)
  191. 2025h
    Exploring perspectives of language advisors and advisees about language advisors’ roles in a Japanese university context. Studies in Self-Access Learning Journal, 16(2), 342–359. (with M. Saunders: Second author)
  192. 2025i
    Ability beliefs: Why believing in your ability matters in self-regulated language learning. Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching, 15(2), 375-399. (with Y. Nakata, and M. Sugita-McEown: Second author)
  193. 2025j
    The roles of ICT in ELT. In JASELE (Ed.)., The Current Status of ELT Teaching in Japan, (Chapter 14, pp. 402-405). JASELE, written in Japanese.
  194. 2025k
    Developing and validating pre-service EFL teachers’ grit scale: Evidence from Indonesia. Journal of Foreign Language Teaching and Learning, 10(2), 182-212. (with P. Arfiandhani: Second author)
  195. 2025l
    Transitioning from other-regulation to self-regulation in e-learning strategies among Japanese EFL university students. International Journal of TESOL Studies, 7(1), 177-195. (with A. Sasaki: Second author)
  196. 2025m
    Grit in L2 Educational Contexts: A Scoping Review. ELT-Lectura: Studies and Perspectives in English Language Teaching, 12(2), 97-108. (with P. Arfiandhani: Second author)
  197. 2025n
    Frequentist vs. Bayesian methods: Choosing appropriate statistical methods in second language research. Research Methods in Applied Linguistics, 4(3), 100256. (with S. Ueno: Second author)
  198. 2025o
    EFL students’ engagement in machine translation-assisted writing: Scale development and validation. Research Methods in Applied Linguistics, 4(3), 100260. (with M. Yuasa: Second author)
  199. 2025p
    EFL students’ engagement with machine translation as a translanguaging resource: A mixed-methods study. International Journal of TESOL Studies, online first, 250915, 1-21. (with M. Yuasa: Second author)
  200. 2025q
  201. 2026a
    Adapting the L2 engagement scale for young language learners: Methodological considerations for age-appropriateness. Research Methods in Applied Linguistics, 5, 100293. (with Y. Nakanishi: Second author)
  202. 2026b
  203. 2026c
    Parental influences on young EFL learners’ affection, cognition, and achievement in the English classroom. The Journal for the Psychology of Language Learning, 1-53. (with S. Tanaka: Second author)
  204. 2026d
  205. 2026e
    Do large language models encode second-language writing proficiency? A CALF-based perspective. Digital Studies in Language and Literature, 1-14. (with M. Carlo: Second author)
  206. 2026f
    Effects of repeated practice on fluency and accuracy in picture description activity: Implicit learning by frequency. International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching, 64(2), 1205-1240. (with K. Yamaoka: Second author)
  207. 2026g
  208. 2026h
  209. 2026i
    Rethinking phrasal verb acquisition in EFL: The role of conceptual metaphors and retrievals. Vocabulary Learning and Instruction, 15, 1-14. (with S. Haugh: Second author)
  210. 2026j
    Form without function? Register sensitivity in CEFR-conditioned LLM and second-language learner writing. . International Journal of Applied Linguistics, 1-17. (with M. Carlo: Second author)
  211. 2026k
    EFL student teachers’ AI self-efficacy across different countries. Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education, 11, 50 (1-20). (with Kralova, Z., Vrsanska, V., Kabayama, M., Kovachikova, E., & Kic-Drgas, J.: Second author)
  212. 2026l
    “Noticed but not used”: The gap between AI feedback and its delayed application in L2 academic writing. Asian Journal of English Language Teaching, 35(4), 80-100. (with A. Sasaki: Second author)
  213. 2026m
    Proficiency without interaction: Comparing stance and engagement in LLM-generated and human CEFR writing. International Journal of Applied Linguistics. 1-19. (with M. Carlo: Second author)
  214. 2026n
    Revalidating the foreign language enjoyment scale in a new context: A confirmatory factor analysis approach. Journal for the Psychology of Language Learning, 1-32. (with Y. Nakanishi: Second author)
  215. 2026o
    Reconceptualizing language teacher well-being: An ecological role-interaction model. International Journal of Applied Linguistics, 1-21 (with M. Saunders and S. Ueno: Second author)

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Test Development/ Software Development

  1. 1996
    JACET Intermediate Listening Comprehension Test. Kaitakusha (as a member of JACET Kansai Chapter Listening Test Developing Committee)
  2. 1997
    Multimedia CD-ROM: Win the STEP 2nd Grade. Shohakusha (with H. Mine, H. Yoshida, S. Yoshida, N. Saeki: Fourth author)
  3. 2011
    VELC (Visualizing English Language Competency) Test. VELC Research Association.
  4. 2017–
    Supervision of Training Gym (Self-study Program) for CASIO Ex-Word RISE, CASIO Ex-Word. CASIO Co., Ltd.

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Magazine Articles

  1. 1991a
    Round-Table Discussion: Language Laboratory and Teaching Materials(1) LL Kyoiku-Tushin 44, pp. 6-14. Matsushita Tushin Co. Ltd. LLA Kansai Chapter Monograph Series 6. written in Japanese.
  2. 1991b
    A Round-Table Discussion: Language Laboratory and Teaching Materials(2) LL Kyoiku-Tushin 45, pp. 4-16. Matsushita Tushin Co. Ltd. written in Japanese.
  3. 1996a
    Expanding Educational Environment with a Single Computer. LL Hotline 103 pp. 22-33. JVC. written in Japanese.
  4. 1996b
    Learning English on Internet: With Emphasis on Listening Comprehension. English Network, June, pp.30-33. Alc. written in Japanese.
  5. 1996c
    Issues and Problems in College Entrance Exams: With Emphasis on English Exams. Daigakujiho 246, pp.42-47. Nihon Shiritu Daigaku Renmei. written in Japanese.
  6. 1996d
    Listening Comprehension Practice on Internet. Internet & English Nov., pp.19-23. Internet & English. written in Korean.
  7. 1997a
    Enjoying Web Pages in English: 10 Top Sites. English Network Jan., pp.22-25. Alc. written in Japanese.
  8. 1997b
    Basic English Verbs in Web Pages: their Features and Usages. English Network Feb., pp.28-29. Alc. written in Japanese.
  9. 1997c
    Improving Your English through Internet Asahi Weekly April 20 pp.6-7. Asahi Newspaper. written in Japanese.
  10. 1997d
    Foreign Language Learning Strategy Research: Recent Developments. Kotoba to Communication 1, pp. 82-83. Eicho-sha. written in Japanese.
  11. 1997e
    Expressions used in Electronic Chat. English Network June., pp.20-21. Alc. written in Japanese.
  12. 1997f
    How to Use English Tense System. English Network August pp.18-27, 30-31 Alc. written in Japanese.
  13. 1997g
    A Round-Table Discussion: Multimedia and LL with Emphasis on Internet. LL Kyoiku-Tushin Special Issue, pp. 3-10.Matsushita Tushin Co. Ltd. written in Japanese.
  14. 1997f
    Mastering 30 Verbs which Convey Your Thought. English NetworkDecember pp.15, 22-30. Alc. written in Japanese.
  15. 1998a
    Often Used Phrases Top3: Greetings. English JournalApril pp.44-46. Alc. written in Japanese.
  16. 1998b
    Learn Idioms through Movies. English JournalAugust pp.44-49. Alc. written in Japanese.
  17. 1998c
    No need for LL? : Selection of Suitable Educational Environments in Language Teaching. LL Introduction Guidebookpp.12-15. Japan Association for Promotion of Educational Technology. written in Japanese.
  18. 1999a
    How to express yourself in "Dear Editor" columns. English JournalMarch pp.40-42. Alc. written in Japanese.
  19. 1999b
    Media do not influence learning. LL-Tushin205 p.1. Sony. written in Japanese.
  20. 1999c
    Legitimate Peripheral Participation Kotoba to Communication 3. pp. 67-68. Eicho-sha. written in Japanese.
  21. 1999d
    Tips for Better Conversation. English JournalDecember pp.28-31, 38-39. Alc. written in Japanese.
  22. 2000a
    Useful Expressions in Conversation: Likes and Dislikes. English JournalApril pp.40-43. Alc. written in Japanese.
  23. 2000b
    Roundtable Discussion: FLEAT IV LL Kyoiku-Tushin Special Issue, pp. 1-8. Matushita-Tushin Co.Ltd. written in Japanese. (with Y.Kitamrua, J. Arimoto, Y.Edasawa, H.Yoshida)
  24. 2000c–2002a
    Series:Tips for reading English Newspapers. Novark Vol.1-18. Nova Publishing. written in Japanese.
  25. 2000d
    30 Tips for Japanese Learners of English: Katakana English and Kanchigai English. English Journal December. pp.40-43. ALC. written in Japanese.
  26. 2001a
    Make Them Say "Yes":Tips for Negotiation in English. English Jounral July, pp.31-35. ALC. written in Japanese.
  27. 2001b
    How Do You Say That in English? English Journal November, pp.41-47. Tokyo: ALC. written in Japanese.
  28. 2002a
    Round-Table Discussion:Prospects for JACET JACET Fortieth Anniversary Overview. pp.72-86. JACET written in Japanese.
  29. 2002b
    Tips for Listening. Part 3 & 4 English Journal June, pp.36-39. ALC. written in Japanese.
  30. 2002c
    Success or Failure in Foreign Language Learning: Some Keys for Success. Mainichi Shinbun (Newspaper), August 20th. written in Japanese.
  31. 2002d
    "Repeating" for Beginning EFL Learners. English Journal Octorber, pp.34-39. ALC. written in Japanese.
  32. 2003a
    Article Review "Experts and Novice Teachers Talking Technology: Percepts, Concepts, and Misconcepts." in Language Learning & Technology 6:3. The English Teachers' Magazine, July, p.84. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  33. 2003b
    Article Review "Understanding the Other Side: Intercultural Learning in a Spanish-English E-mail Exchange." in Language Learning & Technology 7:2. The English Teachers' Magazine, November, p.84. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  34. 2004a
    Article Review "Optimal Psycholinguistic Environments for Distance Foreign Language Learning." in Language Learning & Technology 7:3. The English Teachers' Magazine, March, p.85. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  35. 2004b
    Article Review "A Comparison of Student Participation Levels by Group Size and Language Stages during Chatroom and Face-to-face Discussions in German." in CALICO Journal 21:1. The English Teachers' Magazine, June, p.51. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  36. 2004c
    Seminar Report:Learner Strategies in Language Learning: Building on Success: An International Seminar (Oxford Univ.) The English Teachers' Magazine, September, p.46. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  37. 2004d
    Article Review "CALL-past, Present and Future." in System, 31, The English Teachers' Magazine , October, p.84.Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  38. 2005a
    Article Review "Towards an Effective Use of Audio Conferencing in Distance Language Courses." in Language Learning & Technology, 8:1, The English Teachers' Magazine, February, p.84.Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  39. 2005b
    Learning English at Home by Using Textbooks: From a Perspective of Learning Strategy Use. Teaching English Now Topic Issues Vol.3, pp.12-13. Sanseido. written in Japanese.
  40. 2005c
    Article Review "Computer-mediated Collaborative Learning." in System, 32:2, The English Teachers' Magazine, June, p.88. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  41. 2005d
    English Activities Tailored to Developmental Stages: In the Case of Junior High School Students. English Teaching Relay Column on Sanseido's Home Page
  42. 2005e
    Article Review "Communication Topics and Strategies in e-mail Consultation: Comparison between American and International University Students." in Language Learning & Technology, 9:2, The English Teachers' Magazine, October, p.88. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  43. 2005f
    Reading Strategy Training Tailored to Proficiency GTEC Report Vol.16, pp.1-2, Benesse
  44. 2006a
    Article Review "Hints about CALL Use from Research." in PacCALL Journal, 1:1, The English Teachers' Magazine, February, p.88.Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  45. 2006b
    Brave New World for English Activities: What Primary School Teachers Can Do and Should Do. English Seminar for the Elementary Schools, 20, pp.6-7. Meijitosho.written in Japanese.
  46. 2006c
    Article Review "Future foreign language teachers' social and cognitive collaboration in an online environment." in Language Learning & Technology, 10:1, The English Teachers' Magazine, June, p.88. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  47. 2006d
    Article Review "Perceived Processing Strategies of Students Watching Captioned Video." in Foreign Language Annals, 38:3, The English Teachers' Magazine, September, p.88. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  48. 2007a
    Hints for Creating English Activities (1) ---Using Niche Time. English Seminar for the Elementary Schools, 24, pp.76-77. Meijitosho. written in Japanese.
  49. 2007b
    Factors Contributing to the Success of CALL CALL in EFL: Lectures and Activities, Vol.1, 1-15. Matsushita Education Foundation.
  50. 2007c
    Hints for Creating English Activities (2) ---Recycling Activities. English Seminar for the Elementary Schools, 25, pp.76-77. Meijitosho, written in Japanese.
  51. 2007d
    Article Review "Making CALL Work: Towards Normalisation." in System, 34:4, The English Teachers' Magazine, August, p.88. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  52. 2007e
    Hints for Creating English Activities (3) ---Keeping pupils calm. English Seminar for the Elementary Schools, 26, pp.76-77. Meijitosho. written in Japanese.
  53. 2007f
    Hints for Creating English Activities (4) ---Selecting key teachers. English Seminar for the Elementary Schools, 27, pp.76-77. Meijitosho. written in Japanese.
  54. 2008a
    Article Review "An Activity Theory Perspective on Student-reported Contradictions in International Telecolaboration." in Language Learning & Technology, 11:2, The English Teachers' Magazine, February, p.88. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  55. 2008b
    What We will Teach in the New Curriculum for English Activities at Elementary Schools. English Seminar for the Elementary Schools, 28, pp.14-15. Meijitosho. written in Japanese.
  56. 2008c
    Teaching English at Elementary Schools: A Balanced Approach. Teaching Master---English at Elementary Schools pp.20-21. Benesse, written in Japanese.
  57. 2008d
    Praising them, Acknowledging them, and Making them Challenge: Three Important Points in Classroom EFL Teaching.English Education, 38, 9-11, Kumamoto Prefecture English Education Research Society for JHS Teachers. written in Japanese.
  58. 2008e
    How to Study English Effectively.The 21,281, 36-37, PHP, written in Japanese.
  59. 2008f
    Focusing on Linguistic Awareness in Foreign Language Activities at Elementary Schools English Seminar for the Elementary Schools, 30, pp.6-7. Meijitosho. written in Japanese.
  60. 2009a
    Article Review "Supporting Learner Autonomy: Developing Practice through the Production of Courses for Distance Learners of French, German, and Spanish." in Language Teaching Research, 12:1, The English Teachers' Magazine, February, p.92.Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  61. 2009b
    Principles in Elementary School Foreign Language Activities(1)-Nurturing the Attitude towards Communication. English Seminar for the Elementary Schools, 32, pp.76-77. Meijitosho. written in Japanese.
  62. 2009c
    A Round Table Discussion: Bridging the Elementary Schools with Junior High Schools through English. Teaching English Now 15, pp.2-11.Sanseido (with F. Inaoka, K. Kashiwagi, N. Kaneshige, and A. Hatada) written in Japanese.
  63. 2009d
    Principles in Elementary School Foreign Language Activities (2)-Importance of Noticing. English Seminar for the Elementary Schools, 33, pp.76-77. Meijitosho. written in Japanese.
  64. 2009e
    Article Review "Does teachers' confidence with CALL equal innovative and integrated use?." in Computer Assisted Language Learning, 21:3, The English Teachers' Magazine, August, p.81.Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  65. 2009f
    Principles in Elementary School Foreign Language Activities (3)-Promoting Cultural Understanding. English Seminar for the Elementary Schools, 34, pp.76-77. Meijitosho. written in Japanese.
  66. 2010a
    Principles in Elementary School Foreign Language Activities (4)-Getting Accustomed to the Sounds and Expressions of English. English Seminar for the Elementary Schools, 35, pp.76-77. Meijitosho. written in Japanese.
  67. 2010b
    Article Review "Multimodal student interaction online: An ecological perspective." in ReCALL, 21:2, The English Teachers' Magazine, February, p.81. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  68. 2010c
    Article Review "Toward an ecological CALL: Update to Garrett (1991)." in The Modern Language Journal, 93 (Focus Issue), The English Teachers' Magazine, August, p.73. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  69. 2011a
    Article Review "CALL teacher education as an impetus for L2 teachers in integrating technology" in ReCALL, 22, The English Teachers' Magazine, February, p.89. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  70. 2011b
    Forward: Quantative vs. qualitative- A note on a paradigm shift. Senrieno-michi: Journal of the Graduate School of Foreign Language Education and Reserach, Kansai University, 9, i-ii. written in Japanese.
  71. 2011c
    Article Review "Students' and instructors' attitudes toward the use of CALL in foreign language teaching and learning" in Comupter Assisted Language Learning, 23, The English Teachers' Magazine, July, p.88. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  72. 2012a
    Article Review "The effects of hypertext glosses on L2 vocabulary acquisition: A meta-analysis." in Comupter Assisted Language Learning, 24, The English Teachers' Magazine, February, p.81. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  73. 2012a
    Article Review "A systematic review of CALL in English as a second language: Focus on primary and secondary education." in Language Teaching, 45, The English Teachers' Magazine, August, p.88. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  74. 2013a
    Book Review for Reserach Methodology in SLA. The English Teachers' Magazine, January, p.20. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  75. 2013b
    Article Review "Language learning motivation, self and identity: Current theoretical perspectives." in Computer Assisted Language Learning, 24, The English Teachers' Magazine, February, p.90.Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  76. 2013c
    Article Review "Understanding on-screen reading behaviors in academic contexts: A case study of five graduate English-as-a-second-language students." in Computer Assisted Language Learning, 25, The English Teachers' Magazine, August, p.82. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  77. 2013d
    A Critical Review of "the Reform of English Language Education in Japan by the Education Revitalization Committee."The English Teachers' Magazine, November, pp.62-64. Taishukan. written in Japanese. (with Y. Ushiro, and H. Jimbo)
  78. 2014a
    Article Review "A meta-analysis of effectiveness studies on computer technology-supported language leanring." in ReCALL, 25, The English Teachers' Magazine, February, p.84. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  79. 2014b
    Article Review "Captioned video for L2 listening and vocabulary learning: A meta-analysis." in SYSTEM, 41, The English Teachers' Magazine, August, p.82. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  80. 2015a
    Article Review "Research trends in mobile assisted language learning from 2000 to 2012." in ReCALL, First View Article, The English Teachers' Magazine, February, p.72. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  81. 2015b
    Article Review "Technologies for foreign language learning: A review of technology types and their effectiveness." in Computer Assisted Language Learning, 27, 70-105, The English Teachers' Magazine, August, p.70. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  82. 2015c
    Opening new life-worlds through English: Interview with Dr. Xuesong (Andy) Gao. The English Teachers' Magazine, September, pp.70-71. Taishukan. written in English.
  83. 2016a
    Article Review "A meta-synthesis of empirical research on the effectiveness of computer-mediated communication (CMC) in SLA." in Language Learning & Technology, 19, (http://lit.msu.edu/issues/june2015/lin.pdf), 85-117, The English Teachers' Magazine, February, p.70. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  84. 2016b
    Language learning activities in active learning. Eigo Joho, Summer, 6-9. Eiken written in Japanese.
  85. 2016c
    Article Review "The use of computer games as foreign language learning tasks for digital natives." in System, 54, 91-102, The English Teachers' Magazine, August, p.73. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  86. 2016d
  87. 2017a
    Article Review "Technology in language use, language teaching, and language learning." in The Modern Language Journal, 100, 64-80, The English Teachers' Magazine, Februrary, p.96. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  88. 2017b
    Article Review "Emerging trends and new directions in telecollaborative learning." in CALICO Journal, 33, 291-310, The English Teachers' Magazine, August, p.95. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  89. 2018a
    Article Review "Perceptions of senior-year ELT students for flipped classroom: A materials development course." in Computer Assisted Language Learning, 30, 204-222, The English Teachers' Magazine, Februrary, p.96.Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  90. 2018b
    Newly introduced Course of Study and primary school English education: From anxiety to challenge Education in Akashi City, 190, pp.2-3. Akashi City Education Reserach Institute.
  91. 2018c
    Article Review "The incorporation of flipped learning into conventional classes to enhance EFL learners' L2 speaking, L2 listening, and engagement." in Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching, On-line First Version, The English Teachers' Magazine, August, p.95. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  92. 2019a
    Article Review "Viewing L2 caption videos: What's in it for the listener?" in Computer Assisted Language Learning, 31, 367-389. The English Teachers' Magazine, Februrary, p.99. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  93. 2019b
    Interview with Dr. Heath Rose. The English Teachers' Magazine, June, pp.12-13. Taishukan. written in English.
  94. 2019c
    Article Review "Strategies in technology-enhanced language learning." in Studies in Second Languaeg Learning and Teaching, 8, 471-495, The English Teachers' Magazine, August, p.84. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  95. 2020a
    Article Review "Reading from paper compared to screens: A systemeic reiew and meta-analysis." in Journal of Research in Reading, 42, 288-325, The English Teachers' Magazine, Februrary, p.96. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  96. 2020b
    Grammar and grammatical structure in newly revised New Crown. Teaching English Now (TEN), 45, p.7. Sanseido
  97. 2020c
    Grammar and grammatical items in newly revised New Crown. Teaching English Now (TEN), Special Issue, pp. 4-5. Sanseido
  98. 2020d
    Article Review "Technology, motivation and autonomy, and teacher Psychology in language learning: Exploring the myths and possibilities." in Annual Review of Applied Linguistics, 39, 40-51, The English Teachers' Magazine, August, p. 99. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  99. 2021a
    Summary of on-line seminar on remote learning.The English Teachers' Magazine, January, p. 42. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  100. 2021b
    Article Review "Digitally mediated remote learning of pragmatics." in Foreign Language Annals, 53, 353-358, The English Teachers' Magazine, February, p. 97. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  101. 2021c
    Article Review "The flipped classroom in second language learning: A meta-analysis." in LanguageTeaching Research, On-line First Version, The English Teachers' Magazine, August, p. 93. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  102. 2022a
    Article Review "The effectiveness of machine translation in foreign language education: A systematic review and meta-analysis." in Computer Assisted Language Learning, , On-line First Version, The English Teachers' Magazine, February, p. 93. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  103. 2022b
    Article Review "Still taboo? Using machine translation for low-level EFL writers." in ELT Journal, 75(4), 432-441., The English Teachers' Magazine, August, p. 64. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  104. 2023a
    Article Review "Mobile-assisted or paper-based? The influence of the reading medium on the reading comprehension of English as a foreign language." in Computer Assisted Language Learning, 35(1-2), 217-345., The English Teachers' Magazine, February, p. 79. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  105. 2024a
    Article Review "Exploring the potential of using an AI language model for automated essay scoring." in Research Methods in Applied Linguistics, 2(2), 100050 , The English Teachers' Magazine, February, p.78. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  106. 2024b
    Article Review "Can ChatGPT make comprehension testing items on par with human experts." in Language Learning & Technology, 27(3), 27-40., The English Teachers' Magazine, August, p.79. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  107. 2025a
    Article Review "The effectiveness of automated speech recognition in ESL/EFL pronunciation: A meta-analysis." in ReCALL, 36(1), 27-40., The English Teachers' Magazine, February, p.79. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  108. 2025b
    Article Review "The effectiveness of artificial intelligence on English language learning achievement." in System, 125(1), 103428., The English Teachers' Magazine, August, p.73. Taishukan. written in Japanese.
  109. 2026a
    Students' learning and the learning environment: A reflection at the onset of the new academic year. Teaching English Now (TEN), 57, pp.1-03. Sanseido. written in Japanese.
  110. 2026b
    Metacognition and learning English. Teaching Skills & Classroom Management Skills June (No. 195), pp. 40-43. Meiji-Tosho. written in Japanese.

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Textbooks, Annotations

  1. 1988
    Speech, Language, and Thought. Kinseido. (with M. Kohono: Second editor)
  2. 1989
    Women & Work: Photographic Stories. Nanundo. (with N. Matsumura: Second editor)
  3. 1997a
    Global English with CNN International. Kinseido/Kansai Univ. Press. (as a member of KU Language Teaching Materials Development Committee)
  4. 1997b
    Introducing HTML to Language Teachers. LLA Kansai Chapter (with N. Sugimori: First author)
  5. 2000a
    English for Global Age with CNN International (1). Asahi Press. (as a member of KU English Teaching Research Circle)
  6. 2000b
    Topics for Today 2nd Ed.. Shohakusha. (with Y. Kitamura, E. Yamamoto, and T. Shizuka: First author)
  7. 2001a
    English for Global Age with CNN International (2). Asahi Press. (as a member of KU English Teaching Research Circle)
  8. 2001b
    Improve Your Social Skills in English NOVA Press. (with A.B.Kitzman, and M. Ikeda:First author)
  9. 2002a
    English for Global Age with CNN International (3). Asahi Press. (as a member of KU English Teaching Research Circle)
  10. 2002b
    Tapestry Reading 2 (Japan Edition). Shohakusha. (with M.Ikeda, and K. Nishikawa: First author)
  11. 2002c
    English for Science and Technology: Starting from the Basics. Kodansha Scientific. (with J.Noguchi, M.Mori, and M.Suehiro: Second author)
  12. 2003a
    Sailing Oral Communication 1. Keirinkan. (with T. Yashima, N. Wakamoto, M. Sochi, C. Kelley, and J. Noguchi: Second author) Authorized Textbook for High School Students.
  13. 2003b
    English for Global Age with CNN International (4). Asahi Press. (as a member of KU English Teaching Research Circle)
  14. 2003c
    Sailing Oral Communication 1 Teacher's Manual. Keirinkan. (with T.Yashima, N.Wakamoto, M.Sochi, S. Yamane, M. Nakamura, and S. Takeda : Second author)
  15. 2003d
    A Comprehensive/Comprehensible Preparatory Course for TOEIC Test. NOVA Press. (with M.Hata, and T.A. Delaney:First author)
  16. 2004a
    English for the Global Age with CNN International (5). Asahi Press. (as a member of KU English Teaching Research Circle)
  17. 2004b
    A Comprehensive/Comprehensible Preparatory Course for TOEIC Test-Reading Section. NOVA Press. (with M.Hata, and T.A. Delaney:First author)
  18. 2005a
    English for the Global Age with CNN International (6). Asahi Press. (as a member of KU English Teaching Research Circle)
  19. 2005b
    Keys to Better Paragraph Writing. Shohakusha. (with K.Nishi, and T.Yabukoshi: First author)
  20. 2005c
    Social English in the Business World. Taipei Cosmos Culture Ltd. written in Chinese (with A.B.Kitzman, and M. Ikeda:First author)
  21. 2006a
    New Crown English Series 1-3 (2006 Edition). Sanseido. (A member of Editorial Board) Authorized Textbook for Junior School Students.
  22. 2006b
    English for the Global Age with CNN International (7). Asahi Press. (as a member of KU English Teaching Research Circle)
  23. 2007a
    Concepts & Comments-An Advanced Reading Practice (Japan Ed.) Shohakusha. (with A. Mizumoto, M.Sugita, S.Shibata, and S.Sumi: First author)
  24. 2007b
    Discoveries & Findings-An Intermediate Reading Practice (Japan Ed.) Shohakusha. (with M.Ikeda, Y.Yamanaka, and M.Kondo: First author)
  25. 2007c
    English for the Global Age with CNN International (8). Asahi Press. (as a member of KU English Teaching Research Circle)
  26. 2007d
    Sailing Oral Communication 1 (Revised) Keirinkan (with T. Yashima, N. Wakamoto, C. Kelley, and J. Noguchi: Second author) Authorized Textbook for High School Students.
  27. 2007e
    Ideas for Primary School English Activities (for 3 & 4 graders). Sanseido (with E. Saito: Second author).
  28. 2007f
    Ideas for Primary School English Activities (for 5 & 6 graders). Sanseido (with E. Saito: Second author).
  29. 2008a
    English for the Global Age with CNN International (9). Asahi Press. (as a member of KU English Teaching Research Circle)
  30. 2008b
    Our Planet, Our Future-Extensive Reading. Shohakusha. (with M.Ikeda, and A.Mizumoto: First author)
  31. 2008c
    Talk with Our Planet-Intensive Reading. Shohakusha. (with M.Ikeda, and A.Sasaki: First author)
  32. 2009a
    Listening Partner: An intermediate course. Kinseido. (with G.Todd, and R. Palmer: First author)
  33. 2009b
    English for the Global Age with CNN International (10). Asahi Press. (as a member of KU English Teaching Research Circle)
  34. 2010a
    Tapestry Reading 1-4 Shohakusha. (Supervisor)
  35. 2010b
    Practical Tips for the TOEIC Test. Seibido (with M. Sugita, and J. Smith: Third author)
  36. 2010c
    English for the Global Age with CNN International (11). Asahi Press. (as a member of KU English Teaching Research Circle)
  37. 2011
    English for the Global Age with CNN International (12). Asahi Press. (as a member of KU English Teaching Research Circle)
  38. 2012a
    Reading Stream: Pre-intermediate. Kinseido.(with T. Yabukoshi, S. Sumi, & M. Ueki: First author)
  39. 2012b
    New Crown English Series 1-3 (2012 Edition) . Sanseido. (A member of Editorial Board) Authorized Textbook for Junior School Students.
  40. 2013a
    Reading Stream: Intermediate. Kinseido Press.(with T. Yabukoshi, S. Sumi, & M. Ueki: First author)
  41. 2013b
    Reading Stream: Elementary. Kinseido Press.(with T. Yabukoshi, S. Sumi, & M. Ueki: First author)
  42. 2013c
    My Home, My English Root: The Experiences of 15 Japanese Teachers of English, Vol.1 (Chapter 4) edited by Y. Saito Shohakusha.
  43. 2013d
    LANDMARK English Communication-1. Keirinkan (Editor-in-Chief) Authorized Textbook for Senior High School Students.
  44. 2013e
    Sailing English Conversation. Keirinkan (A member of Editorial Board) Authorized Textbook for Senior High School Students.
  45. 2014
    LANDMARK English Communication-2. Keirinkan (Editor-in-Chief) Authorized Textbook for Senior High School Students.
  46. 2015
    LANDMARK English Communication-3. Keirinkan (Editor-in-Chief) Authorized Textbook for Senior High School Students.
  47. 2016a
    Lighting up the TOEIC test. Kinseido (with M. Ueki, K. Yamaoka, B. Cotsworth: Fourth author)
  48. 2016b
    New Crown English Series 1-3 (2016 Edition) . Sanseido. (A member of Editorial Board) Authorized Textbook for Junior School Students.
  49. 2017a
    LANDMARK English Communication-1 (Revised). Keirinkan (Editor-in-Chief) Authorized Textbook for Senior High School Students.
  50. 2017b
    LANDMARK FIT English Communication-1. Keirinkan. (A member of Editorial Board) Authorized Textbook for Senior High School Students
  51. 2017c
    A Good Read: Dveloping Strategies for Effective Reading (Japan Edition) Book 1. Shohakusha (Series editor)
  52. 2017d
    A Good Read: Dveloping Strategies for Effective Reading (Japan Edition) Book 2. Shohakusha (Series editor)
  53. 2018a
    LANDMARK English Communication-2 (Revised). Keirinkan (Editor-in-Chief) Authorized Textbook for Senior High School Students.
  54. 2018b
    LANDMARK FIT English Communication-2. Keirinkan. (A member of Editorial Board) Authorized Textbook for Senior High School Students.
  55. 2018c
    English Stream: Pre-Intermediate. Kinseido Press.(with M. Ueki, T. Yabukoshi, & S. Sumi: First author)
  56. 2018d
    A Good Read: Dveloping Strategies for Effective reading (Japan Edition) Book 3. Shohakusha (Series editor)
  57. 2019a
    LANDMARK English Communication-3 (Revised). Keirinkan (Editor-in-Chief) Authorized Textbook for Senior High School Students.
  58. 2019b
    LANDMARK FIT English Communication-3. Keirinkan. (A member of Editorial Board) Authorized Textbook for Senior High School Students.
  59. 2019c
    English Stream: Intermediate. Kinseido Press.(with T. Yabukoshi, S. Sumi, & M. Ueki: First author)
  60. 2019d
    English Stream: Elementary. Kinseido Press.(with S. Sumi, T. Yabukoshi, & M. Ueki: First author)
  61. 2020
    Crown Jr. 5, 6. Sanseido. (as an author) Authorized Textbook for Primary School Pupils.
  62. 2021a
    New Crown, 1-3. Sanseido. (A member of Editorial Board) Authorized Textbook for Junior High School Students.
  63. 2021b
    Creative Ideas for Products & Services Shohakusha (with Y. Shinhara: Second author)
  64. 2021c
    Illuminating the Path to the TOEIC L&R Test. Kinseido (with M. Ueki, K. Yamaoka, B. Cotesworth: Fourth author)
  65. 2022a
    LANDMARK English Communication-1.Keirinkan (Editor-in-Chief) Authorized Textbook for Senior High School Students.
  66. 2022b
    LANDMARK FIT English Communication-1. Keirinkan. (A member of Editorial Board) Authorized Textbook for Senior High School Students.
  67. 2023a
    Integrity-Advanced. Kinseido Press (Series editor)
  68. 2023b
    Integrity-Intermediate. Kinseido Press (Series editor)
  69. 2023c
    Integrity-Beginner. Kinseido Press (Series editor)
  70. 2023d
    Toward a Diverse Society 1. Shohakusha (with M. Ikeda, M. Yuasa & M. Murakami: First author)
  71. 2023e
    LANDMARK English Communication-2. Keirinkan (Editor-in-Chief) Authorized Textbook for Senior High School Students.
  72. 2023f
    LANDMARK FIT English Communication-2. Keirinkan. (A member of Editorial Board) Authorized Textbook for Senior High School Students.
  73. 2024a
    LANDMARK English Communication-3. Keirinkan (Editor-in-Chief) Authorized Textbook for Senior High School Students.
  74. 2024b
    LANDMARK FIT English Communication-3. Keirinkan. (A member of Editorial Board) Authorized Textbook for Senior High School Students.
  75. 2024c
    Toward a Diverse Society 2. Shohakusha (with M. Ikeda, M. Yuasa & M. Murakami: First author)
  76. 2025a
    NEW CROWN Infinity English Series 1, Sanseido (Co-editor).
  77. 2025b
    Toward a Diverse Society 3. Shohakusha (with M. Ikeda, Y. Shinhara, N, Saunders& & D. Kawamitsu: First author)
  78. 2026
    Charge Up Your Well-being. Kinseido Press (with K. Yamaoka, M. Moriyasu, B. Cotesworth: First author)

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Presentations (at International Conferences)

  1. 1995
    Japanese EFL teachers' expectations for media: A survey. Association for Educational Communications & Technology (AECT) 1995 Convention. (Anaheim, U.S.A.) with Y.Edasawa
  2. 1997
    Developing Japanese and English multimedia CALL systems for academic purposes. The 3rd International Conference on Foreign Language Education and Technology (FLEATIII: Victoria, Canada) with S. Yoshida, H. Mine, H. Yoshida, N. Saeki, T. Kohno
  3. 1999a
    Language learning strategies used by Japanese college learners of English: A synthesis of four empirical studies. (Symposium: Language Learning Strategies: Recent Research and Applications, with Drs. A. Cohen, A. Chamot, R. Oxford, and M. Kimura) The 12th World Congress of Applied Linguistics (AILA99, Tokyo, Japan)
  4. 1999b
    Developing and evaluating EFL vocabulary software: A Root approach. The12th World Congress of Applied Linguistics (AILA99,Tokyo, Japan) with S. Yoshida, H. Mine, H. Yoshida, N. Saeki
  5. 1999c
    Strategy use and task difficulty: Empirical implications for inventory studies. The12th World Congress of Applied Linguistics (AILA99, Tokyo, Japan) with M. Ikeda
  6. 2000
    Repeated presentation of materials: Is it really effective for EFL listening? The 4th International Conference on Foreign Language Education and Technology (FLEAT-IV, Kobe, Japan) with M. Ikeda
  7. 2001a
    Determining the parameters for scrolling text display technique. The 11th European Conference on Eye Movements(ECEM 11, Turku, Finland) with K. Horii, Y. Kitamura, and K. Kotani
  8. 2001b
    Invited lecture: What can we learn from good foreign language learners?: Qualitative studies in the Japanese FL context. The 29th JACET Summer Seminar (Kusatsu, Japan)
  9. 2002
    A qualitative analysis of strategy instruction: A portfolio study. The 13th World Congress of Applied Linguistics (AILA02, Singapore) with M. Ikeda
  10. 2004a
    Efficacy of using portfolios in reading strategy instruction. Learner Strategies in Language Learning: Building on Success. (Oxford, UK)
  11. 2004b
    How look-up frequency affects EFL learning?: An empirical study on the use of handheld-electronic dictionaries. CLaSIC 2004 Conference.(Center for Language Studies, Singapore) with T. Koyama
  12. 2005a
    Using portofolios in EFL reading strategy instruction for university students. The 14th World Congress of Applied Linguistics (AILA05, Madison, USA) with M. Ikeda
  13. 2005b
    How has difference affected retention?: Two empirical studies on electronic and printed dictionaries. The 5th International Conference on Foreign Language Education and Technology. (Utah:BYU) with T. Koyama
  14. 2005c
    From CALL to LMDS: Introducing a new perspective on the use of LMS in foreign language teaching/learning. The 2nd International Conference of the Pacific Association for Computer Assisted Language Learning (PacCALL 2005, China, Kunming). with S. Sumi, E. Yamamoto, and T. Nabei
  15. 2006a
    Language learning strategies used by Japanese secondary school students of EFL: Development of a strategy questionnaire and its validation. The 4th Asia TEFL International Conference (Fukuoka, Japan) with T. Yabukoshi
  16. 2006b
    How do good language learners use a hand-held electronic dictionary?: A qualitative study.The 4th Asia TEFL International Conference (Fukuoka, Japan) with T. Koyama
  17. 2006c
    A qualitative study on handheld electronic dictionaries: Can technology help EFL learners? The 3rd PacCALL Annual Conference (Nanjing, China) with T. Koyama
  18. 2007a
    What can promote learners' motivation for continuing CALL independent learning? Independent Learning Association International Conference, 2007 (Chiba, Japan) with M. Ikeda, and S. Sumi
  19. 2007b
    Examining the effectiveness of Explicit Instruction of Vocabulary Learning Strategies 15th KOTESOL International Conference (Seoul, Korea) with A. Mizumoto
  20. 2008a
    EFL students' language awareness in an E-mail tandem activity. 3rd World CALL Conference (Fukuoka, Japan) with A. Sasaki
  21. 2008b
    Facilitating learner reflection in individual learning in an LMS: An exploratory study in EFL reading skill development. 3rd World CALL Conference (Fukuoka, Japan) with M. Ikeda and S. Sumi
  22. 2008c
    Voices from EFL teachers: A qualitative investigation of teachers' use of CALL. 3rd World CALL Conference (Fukuoka, Japan) with S. Sumi and M. Ikeda
  23. 2008d
    CALL and its future: Three issues that we should think about in the Japanese EFL context. 3rd World CALL Conference (Fukuoka, Japan) Panel discussion with M. Levy, R. Fisher, T. Robb, A.G. Sanz
  24. 2008e
    Does learners' vocabulary size influence the efficacy of reading strategy? The 15th World Congress of Applied Linguistics (Essen, Germany) with M. Ikeda
  25. 2008f
    EFL reading with computers: How does it differ from ordinary reading with textbooks. The 15th World Congress of Applied Linguistics (Essen, Germany) with M. Ikeda and S. Sumi.
  26. 2008g
    Language learning strategies in an Asian EFL context. The 16th KOTESOL International Conference (Seoul, Korea) with T. Yabukoshi.
  27. 2008h
    What is an appropriate style for academic presentation? The 16th KOTESOL International Conference (Seoul, Korea) with T. Shimamura.
  28. 2009a
    Establishing the cerebral basis for language learner strategies: A NIRS study comparing L1 and L2 strategy use. First and Second Languages: Exploring the Relationship in Pedagogy-related Contexts. (Oxford, UK) with M. Ikeda, and A. Mizumoto.
  29. 2011a
    Exploring the concept of ideal L2 self in an EFL context. The 9th Asia TEFL International Conference. (Seoul, Korea) with M. Ueki, and T. Yashima.
  30. 2011b
    Do cloze tests really assess learners' integrative abilities of a foreign language? A brain-imaging study. The 16th World Congress of Applied Linguistics (AILA11, Beijing, China) with M. Ikeda, and A. Mizumoto.
  31. 2011c
    Motivational strategy: Its effectiveness and features in the classroom. The 16th World Congress of Applied Linguistics (AILA11, Beijing, China) with M. Sugita.
  32. 2011d
    Symposium: Language learning strategies for tertiary education:Self-regulation and learner strategies. The 50th JACET Commemorative International Conference (Fukuoka, Japan) with E. Macaro, Y. Nakatani, N. Ozei
  33. 2012a
    Forming a clearer image of the ideal L2 self: Validating the L2 motivational self system in a Japanese EFL context in relation to L2 learner autonomy. The 5th Independent Learning Association Conference (ILAC 2012), (Wellington, NZ: VUW) with M. Ueki.
  34. 2012b
    Investigating learners' decision making in mobile EFL learning: Promoting learner autonomy. The 20th KOTESOL International Conference (Seoul, Korea) with M. Ueki.
  35. 2013a
    Invited lecture: Strategy, metacognition, and motivation: A self-regulatory approach to L2 learning. The 40th JACET Summer Seminar (Kusatsu, Japan)
  36. 2013b
    Examining the effects of metacognitive instruction and the relationships between metacognition, self-efficacy, strategy use, and oral communication in EFL classrooms. The KATE 2013 International Conference (Seoul, Hakuku Univ. of Foreign Studies) with A. Kobayashi.
  37. 2014c
    A comparison of self-determined language learning motivation in Japan and Canada. The 22nd Congress of the International Association for Cross-cultural Psychology (IACCP 2014) (Reims, France) with K.E. Chafee, K.A. Noels, M. Sugita-McEown, and A. Mizumoto
  38. 2014e
    Formation and maintenance of motivation in L2 learning: Implications from a study abroad program. The 17th World Congress of Applied Linguistics (AILA2014, Brisbane, Australia)Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Center with M. Ueki
  39. 2014f
    Do learners' affective factors influence the effectiveness of metacognitive strategy intervention? The 17th World Congress of Applied Linguistics (AILA2014, Brisbane, Australia) Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Center with M. Ikeda
  40. 2014g
    Willpower, the ideal L2 self and L2 motivation: Exploring their possible relationships in the Japanese EFL context. International Conference on Motivational Dynamics and Second Language Acquisition(University of Nottingham, UK)with M. Ueki
  41. 2015a
    Self-regulated EFL learning emerging through collaborative learning: Implications for metacognitive strategy intervention. Situating Strategy Use: The Interplay of Language Learning Strategies and Individual Learner Characteristics (SSU 2015). (Alpen-Adria Universitat Klagenfurt, Austria) with M. Ikeda
  42. 2015b
    Toward modeling a prototypical use of language learning strategies with decision-tree based methods. Situating Strategy Use: The Interplay of Language Learning Strategies and Individual Learner Characteristics (SSU 2015). (Alpen-Adria Universitat Klagenfurt, Austria) with A. Mizumoto
  43. 2015c
    Effects of collaborative writing on learners' strategy use and affect. Excellence in Language Instruction: Supporting Classroom Teaching & Learning (TESOL Regional Conference) , (National Institute of Education, Singapore) with M. Ueki
  44. 2016
    Are they two sides of a coin? Redefining the relationship of anxiety and self-efficacy in the Japanese EFL context. Psychology of Language Learning 2 (PLL2): Individuals in contexts, (Jyvaskyla, Finland) with M. Ueki
  45. 2017
    How does effective collaboration emerge? Investigating the effect of teacher feedback on collaborative L2 writing in the Japanese EFL context. Symposium on Second Language Writing 2017, (Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand) with M. Ueki
  46. 2018
    Symposium: Strategy assessment for learning and emotion regulation: Psychological and methodological aspects -Utilizing innovative methods for analyzing quantitative and qualitative data in learning strategy assessment. Psychology of Language Learning (PLL) 3 (Tokyo: Waseda University) with R. Oxford, C. Gknou, & A. Mizumoto
  47. 2019a
    (Panel Session) Study abroad experience for heritage language learners: Identity and motivation (Panel Session Theme: (Re-)Shaping social identities in the Japanese context). The 16th International Pragmatics Conference (Hong Kong, Hong Kong Polytechnic University) with M. Ueki (Second author).
  48. 2019b
    Is the National Core Curriculum for Teaching English in Pre-service Training effective? : A validation of elementary school teacher courses.The 17th Asia TEFL International Conference (Ambassador Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand) with Kasuya, K., Baba, T., and others (Third author). DOI:10.13140/RG.2.2.35481.36961
  49. 2019c
    Japanese university students' strategy use in Mobile-Assisted Language Learning. The Third International Conference on Situating Strategy Use: Stepping Into a New Era of Strategy Research and Practice (SSU3; GranCube Osaka, Osaka) with A. Sasaki (Second author).
  50. 2021a
    The newly introduced National Core Curriculum for Pre-Service English Teacher Education in Japan: Developing comprehensive model programs. The 19th World Congress of Applied Linguistics (AILA2021,Groningen, Netherlands) On-line with Kaken Research Team members (11th author out of 14)
  51. 2021b
    The use of smartphone-based L2 learning strategies: From other regulation to self-regulation. The 19th World Congress of Applied Linguistics (AILA2021,Groningen, Netherlands) On-line with A. Sasaki (Second author)
  52. 2022
    Strategic use of Google Translate by Japanese university students of English. Situating Strategy Use: Strategic Learning in an uncertain world (SSU 4; Wellington, NZ), with M. Yuasa (Second author)
  53. 2022
    Pulse measurement and its signal processing with a flexible piezoelectric sensor for objective psychological assessment. The 17th Pacific Polymer Conference (Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia), December 2022. J. Takarada, M. Ueki, T. Wakita, J. Moriya, O. Takeuchi, Y. Tjitsu, and 10 others (15th author)
  54. 2023a
    Effects of classroom environment on L2 learners’ affective factors. The 20th World Congress of Applied Linguistics (AILA2023, ENS Lyon, France), with M. Ikeda (Second author)
  55. 2023b
    Parental influence on children’s L2 English motivation. The 20th World Congress of Applied Linguistics (AILA2023, ENS Lyon, France), with S. Tanaka (Second author)
  56. 2024a
    A comparative analysis of interview and paired tests for assessing interactional competence in English beginner learners. The 21st World Congress on Applied Linguistics (AILA 2024, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia), with K. Kawamura (Second author)
  57. 2024b
    Transitioning other-regulation to self-regulation in e-Learning strategies among Japanese university students. The 21st World Congress on Applied Linguistics (AILA 2024, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia), with A. Sasaki (Second author).
  58. 2024c
    Clarifying the relationship between grid, mindset, SRL strategy use, and L2 achievement in the Japanese EFL context. The 5th International Conference on the Situating Strategy in Use: Embracing Strategy Diversity in the Multilingual World (SSU5; University of Warsaw, Poland), with M. Ikeda, and S. Tanaka (Second author).
  59. 2025a
    Using ChatGPT as a aupplementary tool to enhance academic writing. The 2025 KOTESOL International Conference (Sookmyung Women’s University, Soeul, Korea) with A. Sasaki (Second author).
  60. 2025b
    The role of self-assessment activity in improving L2 comprehensibility: A longitudinal study. The 16th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching (PSLLT) (Concordia University, Montréal, Québec, Canada) with A. Tsunemoto, A., Huensch, O. Takeuchi, and K. Takahashi (Third author)
  61. 2026a
    Development of a metacognitive knowledge scale in the context of self-regulated vocabulary learning. The 60th RELC International Conference (RELC, Singapore) with S. Ueno (Second author).
  62. 2026b
    Beyond a simple research limitation: Validity issues in questionnaire-based research. On young language learners. The 60th RELC International Conference (RELC, Singapore) with Y. Nakanishi (Second author).
  63. 2026c
    Use of AI dialogue as a learning strategy for agentic L2 academic writing. The 6th Situating Strategy Use in Context (SSU6) International Conference (Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Thraki, Alexandroupolis, Greece) with A.Sasaki (Second author).
  64. 2026d
    Parental Influences on young EFL learners’ goal orientations, SRL strategies, classroom engagement, and achievement. The 6th Situating Strategy Use in Context (SSU6) International Conference (Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Thraki, Alexandroupolis, Greece) with S.Tanaka (Second author).

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Keynote Speeches, Symposiums, and Workshops (at International Conferences)

  1. 2001
    (Keynote Speech) What can we learn from good foreign language learners?: Qualitative studies in the Japanese FL context. The 29th JACET Summer Seminar (Kusatsu, Japan)
  2. 2008
    (Invited Panel Discussion) CALL and its future: Three issues that we should think about in the Japanese EFL context. The 3rd World CALL Conference (Fukuoka, Japan with M. Levy, R. Fisher, T. Robb, A.G. Sanz)
  3. 2013
    (Keynote Speech) Strategy, metacognition, and motivation: A self-regulatory approach to L2 learning. The 40th JACET Summer Seminar (Kusatsu, Japan)
  4. 2019a
    (Keynote Speech) Language learning strategies: Insights from the past and directions for the future. The "multiple languages for a shared future" international conference and emerging scholars' workshop (Tongi University, Shanghai, China).
  5. 2019b
    (Invited Workshop) Introducing qualitative research in applied linguistics. The "multiple languages for a shared future" international conference and emerging scholars' workshop (Tongi University, Shanghai, China).
  6. 2019c
    (Invited Symposium) Learning strategies across languages and cultures- Any drastic changes? Comparing present-day L2 learning strategy use with that of the past in the Japanese EFL environment. The Third International Conference on Situating Strategy Use: Stepping Into a New Era of Strategy Research and Practice (SSU3; GranCube Osaka, Osaka with Yolanda Ruiz De Zarobe, Frank Yang Gong).
  7. 2021
    (Invited Workshop) English language teaching in Japan under the newly introduced Course of Study. Tottori University PD/FD Workshop Series (Tottori University, on-line).
  8. 2022
    (Invited Symposium) Assessing learning strategies using near-infrared spectroscopy: Possibilities and challenges. Situating Strategy Use: Strategic Learning in an uncertain world (SSU 4; Wellington, NZ), with M. Ikeda, A. Mizumoto, R. Oxford, P. Gu, N. Thomas, P. Gunning, X. Ma, A. Alamer
  9. 2023a
    (Invited Lecture) Assessing learning strategies using near-infrared spectroscopy: Possibilities and challenges. On-line Talk at Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra Faculty of Education, Department of English Language and Culture, Slovakia
  10. 2023b
    (Invited Lecture) Effects of classroom environment on L2 learners’ affective factors. On-line Talk at Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra Faculty of Education, Department of English Language and Culture, Slovakia, and J. E. Purkynê University, Faculty of Education, Department of English, Czech
  11. 2025
    (Invited Lecture) Becoming a successful L2 learner: The interplay of self- efficacy, learning strategies, and self-regulated learning. TED Seminar, School of Education, UNSW, Australia.
  12. 2026
    (Invited Keynote speech) Strategies don't just live in learners anymore: Toward a fourth wave of L2 strategy research. SSU6 (Situating Strategy Use in Context) International Conference, Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Thraki, Alexandroupolis, Greece.

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Book Reviews

  1. 1990
    Book Review: Reading, Schema Theory and Second Language Learners. by S. K. Kitao, Ph. D. Tokyo: Eichosha Shinsha Co., Ltd., 1989. Bulletin of the Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture, Doshisha Women's College VII. pp. 195-197. written in Japanese.
  2. 1992
    An Introduction to Second Language Acquisition Research. by D. Larsen-Freeman & M. H. Long. London: Longman. , 1991 and The Research Manual: Design and Statistics for Applied Linguistics. by E. Hatch & A. Lazaraton. New York : Newbury House., 1991. LLA Kansai Chapter News 8. pp. 12-13. written in Japanese.
  3. 2005
    Book Review: Who succeeds and who fails in Foreign Language Learning: An Invitation to Second Language Acquisition Studies. by K. Shrai. Tokyo: Iwanami. 2004. Cognitive Studies, pp. 39-41. written in Japanese.
  4. 2006
    Book Review: Psychology, Language, and Brain Science. by S. Yamadori, Y. Tuji. Tokyo: Taishukan. 2006. English Teachers' Magazine, 55:10, p. 94. written in Japanese.
  5. 2010
    Book Review:The Developing Language Learner: An Introduction to Exploratory Practice. International Journal of Applied Linguistics, 20:3, 423-426.
  6. 2020a
    Book Review: The Guidebook of the Learning Sciences. by J. Ohshima, & Y. Chiyo-Nishio (Eds.), 2019. English Teachers' Magazine, 68:13, p. 88. written in Japanese.
  7. 2020b
    Book Review: Project and Task-based English Language Teaching. by H. Takashima (Ed.), 2020. English Teachers' Magazine, 69:10, p. 92. written in Japanese.

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Miscellaneous

  1. 1986
    Use of English particle "Well" by Japanese learner of English. Modern English Teaching May, Readers' Forum. pp. 61-62. Tokyo: Kenkyu-sha. written in Japanese.
  2. 1987
    Is it natural English? : I belong to the baseball club. Modern English Teaching May, Readers' Forum. pp. 60-61. Tokyo: Kenkyu-sha. written in Japanese.
  3. 1993a
    Introducing CAI doftware: The Sounds of English, Vowel Sounds, Consonants. LLA Kansai Chapter News 10. p. 9. written in Japanese.
  4. 1993b
    What is the ethnographic approach? JACET News 89, p. 1269 (9) written in Japanese.
  5. 1993c
    Introducing CAI software: Desert Storm: War in the Gulf LLA Kansai Chapter News 11. p. 9. written in Japanese.
  6. 1994a
    Introducing CAI software: Telephone Talk 1, 2 LLA Kansai Chapter News 12. pp.10-11. written in Japanese.
  7. 1994b
    Comparing Japanese, German, and English expressions: Deciding the basic unit of research. Bulletin of the Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture, Doshisha Women's College11. Research Project Report pp.125-129. (with C. Oshima, H. Hattori: Third author) written in Japanese.
  8. 2013
    Cover Quote for Language Learning Motivation in Japan. (Multilingual Matters)
  9. 2015
    Human agency in Revisiting LLS research 40 years later edited by A.D. Cohen & C. Griffiths, TESOL Quarterly, 49, 425. (with M. Ueki: First author)
  10. 2017
    Short endorsement for Teaching and researching language learning strategies: Self-regulation in context (2nd Ed.). by R. Oxford (Routledge)
  11. 2019
    Short endorsement for Language Strategy Instruction in the Language Classroom: Issues and Implementationby A. U. Chamot & V. Harris (Multilingual Matters)
  12. 202b
    Cover quote for Situating language learning strategy use: Present issues and future trends.by Z. Gavriilidou & L. Mitts (Eds.) (Multilingual Matters).

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Editorial Board/Reviewer/Reader/Examiner

  1. 1990–
    Article Reviewer for JACET Journal (formerly known as JACET Bulletin ; Japan Association for College English Teachers).
  2. 2000
    Fulbright Scholarship Proposal Reviewer (Applied Linguistics/ELT/Communication)
  3. 2003
    Kluwer Publisher (USA) Book Proposal Reviewer
  4. 2003–
    Editorial Board Member/Article Reviewer for Language Education & Technology (formerly known as Language Laboratory ; Japan Association for Language Education and Technology).
  5. 2005–
    Ph.D. Dissertation Internal Examiner (Chairpesonship; Kansai University).
  6. 2006
    Ph.D. Dissertation External Examiner (University of Newcastle, Australia).
  7. 2006–
    Article Reader for Annual Review of English Language Education in Japan (Japan Society of English Language Education).
  8. 2006–
    Article Reviewer for International Review of Applied Linguistics (IRAL; Julius Groos Verlag).
  9. 2007–
    Editorial Board Member/Article Reviewer for Asian Journal of English Language Teaching (AJELT; Chinese Univ. Press).
  10. 2007–
    Article Reader for Language Learning (LL; Wiley-Blackwell).
  11. 2007–
    Article Reader for The Modern Language Journal (MLJ: Wiley-Blackwell).
  12. 2010
    Ph.D. Dissertation External Examiner (St. Paul's University, Japan).
  13. 2011
    Ph.D. Dissertation External Examiner (Temple University, Japan).
  14. 2011–
    Article Reader for Reading in a Foreign Language (University of Hawai'i)
  15. 2011–
    Article Reader for Instructional Science (Springer).
  16. 2012–
    Article Reader for International Perspectives in Psychology (APA).
  17. 2012–
    Review Committee Member for WorldCALL 2013 (Glasgow, UK).
  18. 2012–
    Article Reviewer for System (Elsevier).
  19. 2013–
    Article Reviewer for TESOL Quarterly (TESOL).
  20. 2014–
    Editorial Board Member for System (Elsevier)
  21. 2014–
    Article Reviewer for Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching (Taylor & Francis)
  22. 2014–
    Article Reviewer for Learning and Individual Differences (Elsevier)
  23. 2014/2020
    Springer (Germany) Book Proposal Reviewer
  24. 2015–
    Article Reviewer for Linguistics and Education (Elsevier)
  25. 2015–
    Article Reviewer for International Journal of Applied Linguistics (Wiley)
  26. 2015–
    Article Reviewer for ReCALL (Cambridge University Press)
  27. 2015–
    Editorial Board Member for Turkish Online Journal of English Language Teaching (TOJELT)
  28. 2015–
    Article Reviewer for Applied Psycholinguistics (Cambridge University Press)
  29. 2015
    Outstanding Reviewer recognized by Elsevier for SYSTEM
  30. 2015
    Fulbright Scholarship Proposal Reviewer (Linguistics/ELT)
  31. 2018–2019
    Conference Chair for The 3rd International Conference on Situating Strategy in Use (SSU3)
  32. 2018–
    Article Reviewer for Teaching and Teacher Education (Elsevier)
  33. 2019–
    Article Reviewer for Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching (Open Access Journal)
  34. 2019–
    Article Reviewer for Studies in Second Language Acquisition (Cambridge Univ. Press)
  35. 2020–
    Selection Committee Member for the STEP English Education Research Fund
  36. 2020–
    Article Reviewer for Journal of Psycholinguistic Research (Springer)
  37. 2020
    Ph.D. Dissertation External Examiner (University of Southern Queensland, Australia)
  38. 2021
    Palgrave Macmillan (UK) Book Proposal Reviewer
  39. 2021
    Ph.D. Dissertation External Examiner (St. Paul's University, Japan).
  40. 2022–
    Article Reviewer for Research Methods in Applied Linguistics (Elsevier)
  41. 2023
    Scientific Board Member for International Conference on Best Practice in Second Language Education Conference (Istanbul, Turkey)
  42. 2023
    Article Reviewer for BATJ Journal (British Association for Teaching Japanese)
  43. 2023–
    Editorial Board Member for Journal of English Education Program (Universitas Tanjungpura)
  44. 2024–
    Article Reviewer for Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development (Taylor & Francis)
  45. 2024–
    Advisory Board Member for International Journal of TESOL Studies (Cranmore Publications)
  46. 2024
    Scientific Board Member for International Conference – Education in Motion: Disciplinary Literacy and Critical Thinking (Nitra, Slovakia)
  47. 2024–
    Editorial Board Member for Digital Applied Linguistics (Castletown)
  48. 2025–
    Article Reviewer for Applied Linguistics (Oxford University Press) 2025. Springer (USA) Book Proposal Reviewer
  49. 2025
    Routledge (UK) Book Proposal Reviewer
  50. 2025–
    Article Reviewer for RELC Journal (Sage Press)
  51. 2025
    External Examiner for Promotion (full professor), Victoria University of Wellington, NZ
  52. 2025–
    Guest Co-Editor for System (Elsevier) Special Issue
  53. 2026
    Scientific Committee Member for The First International Conference on English Studies (Dhofar, Oman)

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Awards

  1. 1991–1992
    Fulbright Scholarship Award
  2. 2004
    JACET Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement
  3. 2005
    Outstanding Alumni Award, Monterey Institute of International Studies, USA.
  4. 2008
    Excellent Award, the 4th National Institute of Multimedia Education Contest (2008), National Institute of Multimedia Education/Tokyo Gakugei University (with S.Sumi)
  5. 2009
    LET Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement
  6. 2018
    LET Award for Outstanding Academic Articles (with T. Agawa)
  7. 2021
    Mentioned as one of the outstanding researchers in the field of L2 motivation study in Teaching and Researching Motivation. (3rd Ed.) by Z. Dörenyei & E. Ushidoa (Routledge)
  8. 2024
    JLTA Award for Outstanding Academic Articles (with K. Kawamura).
  9. 2025
    COCET Award for Outstanding Academic Articles (with D. Kawamitsu).

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