Os podcast Walk' n' Talk Essential Japonês e Pensando o Japão como ferramenta de ensino de língua japonesa: uma análise de metodologia

Abstract

This work investigates the use of the podcasts Walk’ n’ Talk Essential Japanese and Thinking about Japan as auxiliary tools in teaching the Japanese language. The research explores the integration of digital technologies into the educational process, highlighting the flexibility and convenience of podcasts as resources for autonomous learning. Using a qualitative methodological approach, we analyzed the pedagogical characteristics of the podcasts and their methodologies. The theoretical analysis was based on studies on language teaching methods, including the works of Leffa (2012) and Vilaça (2008). The results indicate that the analyzed podcasts utilize the Audio-lingual method and Communicative Approach for the effectiveness of their learning, and ease of transmission of Japanese language knowledge. We can consider that podcasts are valuable resources in teaching the Japanese language, promoting both student autonomy and technological integration in teaching. However, it is crucial that educators be prepared to incorporate these tools effectively, adjusting them to the specific needs of their students. It is recommended that future research continue to explore new educational technologies to enhance language teaching and other disciplines.