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Toru Yamagami @toruyamagami.bsky.social · 8d

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(PDF) Exploring how dual subtitle translation tool shapes high school students’ engagement and basic psychological needs in self-determination theory

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Toru Yamagami @toruyamagami.bsky.social · 23d

I am happy to share my new article in Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching! I would like to thank my amazing supervisor, Professor Ema Ushioda for her valuable advice☺️
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Exploring how dual subtitle translation tool shapes high school students’ engagement and basic psychological needs in self-determination theory

This study explores important issues related to basic psychological needs (BPNs) and engagement in English-only classrooms at a Japanese high school. In particular, the aim is to clarify the impact...

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Toru Yamagami @toruyamagami.bsky.social · Sep 6

My first time at BAAL and it was such a wonderful experience! Grateful for the chance to meet amazing new colleagues - truly a treasure! Huge thanks to @baal2025.bsky.social 😊

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Toru Yamagami @toruyamagami.bsky.social · Sep 6

On Day 2 of BAAL, I met another great senpai!! I didn’t expect that I would end up dancing at dinner :)

Toru Yamagami @toruyamagami.bsky.social · Sep 6

The first day of the @baal2025.bsky.social conference was brilliant! More importantly, meeting in person two great ‘Senpai’ was special to me😃it’s a small world🥹

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Toru Yamagami @toruyamagami.bsky.social · Jul 11

I am very much looking forward to presenting my research at the PLL6 in China😄

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Toru Yamagami @toruyamagami.bsky.social · Jul 7

Çok güzel!!!!!

Toru Yamagami @toruyamagami.bsky.social · Jun 27

I have been secured funding from ESRC to undertake my Overseas Fieldwork in Japan! I am truly grateful for all the generous support. I’m very much looking forward to coming back to Japan for the data collection💪

Toru Yamagami @toruyamagami.bsky.social · Jun 11

I’ve successfully passed my upgrade panel yesterday!
Since arriving in the UK, everything has been new and uncertain, but getting through this first milestone has given me a ‘little bit’ more confidence! Especially, huge thanks to my amazing supervisor, Ema😭

Toru Yamagami @toruyamagami.bsky.social · May 27

I went to Gloucester for the first time and saw the world-famous dangerous festival called cheese rolling - It was absolutely crazy…😅

Toru Yamagami @toruyamagami.bsky.social · May 21

My first visit to the University of Birmingham was truly wonderful and it was particularly valuable to have the opportunity to talk with someone who has different research interests!!

Toru Yamagami @toruyamagami.bsky.social · May 10

I’m looking forward to presenting my research in progress from my PhD thesis at ICPLTL! I’m especially excited to attend the keynote speeches by the outstanding speakers😃

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Toru Yamagami @toruyamagami.bsky.social · May 3

Looking forward to seeing you all in Glasgow🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿#BAAL2025

Toru Yamagami @toruyamagami.bsky.social · May 2

TGIF🇯🇵

Toru Yamagami @toruyamagami.bsky.social · Apr 6

Everything is very smoothly so far, except for the moment when two guys attacked me to steal my watch and iPhone as soon as they realise I was Japanese…

Toru Yamagami @toruyamagami.bsky.social · Mar 25

I’m happy to share that an article from an interview I gave has been published! You can read the original version in Japanese here (kknavi.jp/class/12518/ ）and the English translation is available on my website. Check it out below!
toruyamagami.com/my-interview...

My Interview on Classroom Engagement | Toru Yamagami's Website

I was interviewed about strategies to enhance engagement in English the classroom. Here is the English translation of the interview I did in Japanese (https://kknavi.jp/class/12518/). I appreciate the...

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Toru Yamagami @toruyamagami.bsky.social · Mar 14

That’s the end of Term 2😄

Toru Yamagami @toruyamagami.bsky.social · Mar 11

We will miss you, Zi😭

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IAPLL @iapll.bsky.social · Mar 10

The Research Methodology SIG is excited to welcome Adrian Lundberg and Nicola Fraschini, who will introduce Q methodology as a powerful tool to investigate language teachers' and learners’ psychology. Save the date!

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Toru Yamagami @toruyamagami.bsky.social · Mar 8

This is the best way to spend a sunny weekend in the UK🙃

Toru Yamagami @toruyamagami.bsky.social · Mar 6

I’m more productive on sunny days☀️

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