Learning Japanese Onomatopoeia through a Narrative-Evaluation E-Learning System

In Japanese, onomatopoeia are an important element in expressing feelings and experiences. They difficult for students of Japanese to acquire, especially the nuances. Herein, we propose e-learning system improve efficiency teaching nuances – both explicit tacit non-native speakers three steps. We synthesized a new learning strategy available leaning using narrative strategies mimic methods used by native speakers. This was achieved firstly formal rules representing Secondly, created onomatopoeic words utilizing those rules. Finally, feedback provided evaluating onomatopoeias through support provide implicit teaching. To verify effectiveness proposed method system, conducted experiment involving two groups subjects. While Group A got about appropriateness their constructions from speakers’ interpretations, B just reviewed database material like traditional classroom. Results indicate our has significant effect on acquisition working understanding onomatopoeia.