ベンジャミン, ジェイムズ, タック

ベンジャミン, ジェイムズ, タック（TUCK, Ben）

職名

講師

学部

CEC

専門分野

TESOL

研究テーマ

・L1 use in L2 learning
・Language Learning Anxiety

学歴

Manchester Metropolitan University (UK)

取得学位

・BA (with first class honours) TESOL
・MA (with distinction) Applied Linguistics with TESOL

主要経歴

・Lecturer, CEC
・English teacher, Tokyo University of Science
・English teacher, Essential English Centre (Manchester, England)

学術論文

・A mixed methods study analysing the views of Japanese students regarding L1 use in the English classroom – British Council ELT Master’s Dissertations Awards 2023-2024

先生をもっと知りたい

教職員への一問一答

好きな言葉（座右の銘）を教えてください。: Carpe diem. A Latin phrase meaning ‘seize the day’. I like this phrase because it reminds us to make the most of every opportunity and to live each day with purpose.

休日の過ごし方や趣味を教えてください。: I usually like to spend my days off cycling on my bike somewhere along the Edogawa, or, in winter, snowboarding at different places in Japan.

大学4年間で「学生に訪れてほしい場所」はどこですか？その理由も教えてください。: As someone who loves the mountains, I would recommend that students visit some of the great mountain ranges in Japan. My particular favourite area is Hakuba. Some excellent snow in winter to go snowboarding, and in summer there are some great places to hike such as Mt. Goryu and Mt Karamatsu.

大学4年間で「学生に読んでほしい本」は何ですか？その理由も教えてください。: I think it’s most important for students to find books they truly enjoy. Whether it’s fiction, non-fiction, or even manga, reading something you like can improve your language skills and help you develop new ideas. Enjoyable reading builds confidence and makes learning more fun and meaningful.

専門分野に興味を持ったきっかけは何ですか？: I'm passionate about language and communication because they are central to how we connect with others and understand the world. Teaching English and studying language learning helps me support students in becoming more confident global communicators.

専門の研究は社会にどう活かされていますか？: My previous research has focused on language learning anxiety and L1 (first language) use in the L2 (second language) classroom. This work helps teachers better understand how to create more supportive and effective learning environments, especially for students who feel nervous using English. In the future, I hope to continue exploring ways to make language classrooms more inclusive and student-centered.

麗澤大学の好きなところはどこですか？: My favourite part of Reitaku University is the amazing nature. I absolutely adore the trees in the campus and the greenness all around. The plants and the trees really help me when I am feeling stressed or anxious.