Community-Based Japanese Language Classes for Migrant Families: Participatory Action Research with Nepalese Learners and Volunteers in Nagoya City

Key Points

• To investigate the challenges faced by Nepalese migrant families in integrating into Japanese society through community language classes.
• Conducted participatory action research with Nepalese learners and volunteers.
• Organized Japanese language classes in Nagoya City.
• Engaged with community members to identify integration challenges.
• Identified key barriers to integration for migrant families.
• Demonstrated the positive impact of community language classes on language acquisition.
• Found increased community engagement among participants.