Grammar Lesson Plans with Special Attention to Differences in ‘Construal' between Japanese and English

The differences in perspective between Japanese and English are posited to stem from variations in how native speakers of Japanese and English perceive situations, drawing upon the principles of cognitive linguistics.These differences are most conspicuous in linguistic expressions, particularly in terms of subject choice.However, in current grammar education in Japan, the differences in subject choice between Japanese and English are frequently presented as mere superficial distinctions, often lacking references to their underlying reasons.This approach can readily lead learners to form an impression that " grammar is all about memorization." Therefore, this research introduces a grammar teaching plan which focuses on the disparities in perspective between Japanese and English.This plan utilizes language expressions commonly encountered in everyday life as teaching materials, with the objective of helping students recognize the practicality of grammar. 4.2.2.