ELMETAHER Hosam

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Affiliation

Faculty of Education and Human Studies  Department of School Education  Department of Primary and Secondary Education  Course for Primary and Secondary Education

Profile

Hosam Elmetaher is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education and Human Studies at Akita University. He received a master's degree in Curriculum Studies from the University of Hawaii at Manoa (USA) and a PhD from Hiroshima University (Japan). His research focuses on second language vocabulary acquisition and assessment, English language teaching methodology, and L2 motivation.
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Research Interests 【 display / non-display 】

  • Second Language Vocabulary Acquisition and Assessment

  • English Language Teaching Methodology

  • L2 Motivation

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Graduating School 【 display / non-display 】

  • 1998.09
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    2002.05

    Tanta University   College of Education   English Curriculum and Instruction   Graduated

  • 2002.09
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    2003.06

    Tanta University   College of Education   English Curriculum and Instruction (Graduate Diploma, one-year postgraduate program)   Graduated

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Graduate School 【 display / non-display 】

  • 2017.04
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    2022.03

    Hiroshima University  Graduate School of Integrated Arts and Sciences  Applied Linguistics  Doctor's Course  Completed

  • 2006.08
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    2008.08

    University of Hawaii at Manoa  College of Education  Curriculum Studies / TESOL  Master's Course  Completed

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Degree 【 display / non-display 】

  • Hiroshima University -  PhD

  • University of Hawaii -  Master of Education (MEd), with honors

  • Tanta University -  Bachelor's Degree (Hons)

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Campus Career 【 display / non-display 】

  • 2026.09
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    Akita University   Faculty of Education and Human Studies   Department of School Education   Course for Primary and Secondary Education, Program in English Language Teachers   Associate Professor  

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External Career 【 display / non-display 】

  • 2026.09
    　
    　

    Akita University   Faculty of Education and Human Studies   Associate Professor  

  • 2024.04
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    2026.08

    Nagoya Aoi University (formerly Nagoya Women's University)   Faculty of Childhood Education, Department of Childhood Education   Associate Professor  

  • 2021.04
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    2024.03

    Nagoya University of Foreign Studies   Part time Lecturer  

  • 2020.04
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    2024.03

    Nanzan University   Foreign Language Education Center   Full-time English Instructor  

  • 2016.09
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    2020.03

    Hiroshima Shudo University (Hiroshima, Japan)   Full-time English Language Instructor  

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Academic Society Affiliations 【 display / non-display 】

  • 2025.04
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    Hong Kong

     

    Hong Kong Association for Applied Linguistics

  • 2025.04
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    Korea, Republic of

     

    AsiaTEFL

  • 2024.07
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    Now
     

    Kuwait

     

    TEFL Kuwait

  • 2024.06
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    Korea, Republic of

     

    KoreaTESOL

  • 2018.09
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    Others (Asian region)

     

    Asian Association for Language Assessment (AALA)

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Research Areas 【 display / non-display 】

  • Others / Others  / English Language Teaching Methodology

  • Others / Others  / Second Language Vocabulary Acquisition and Assessment

  • Others / Others  / L2 Motivation

  • Humanities & Social Sciences / Linguistics

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Thesis for a degree 【 display / non-display 】

  • Exploring the Extent to Which Productive Vocabulary Knowledge Tasks Detect Changes

    Hosam Elmetaher 

    Doctoral Dissertation, Hiroshima University    2022.03

    Single author

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Research Achievements 【 display / non-display 】

    ◆Original paper【 display / non-display 】

  • EXPLORING CHANGES IN PRODUCTIVE VOCABULARY KNOWLEDGE AMONG LOWER-PROFICIENCY ENGLISH LEARNERS THROUGH A SELF-REFLECTION WRITING TASK (SRWT)

    Hosam Elmetaher

    TEFLIN Journal - A publication on the teaching and learning of English ( Teflin Journal )  37 ( 1 ) 65 - 78   2026.08  [Refereed]

    Research paper (journal)  

    This study investigates changes in productive vocabulary knowledge among pre-intermediate L1 Japanese learners of English using the Self-Reflection Writing Task (SRWT). Unlike established tasks such as the Lexical Frequency Profile (LFP; Laufer & Nation, 1995), Productive Vocabulary Levels Test (Laufer & Nation, 1999; PVLT), and Lex30 (Meara & Fitzpatrick, 2000), the SRWT requires learners to write a brief reflective text on a familiar topic related directly to their learning experiences. The study included 24 L1 Japanese learners of English enrolled in a compulsory English Communication Skills class. Participants completed the SRWT by reflecting on their final presentation performance, writing between 130-160 words. The task was repeated at the end of each study quarter (Q1, Q2, and Q3). Responses were analyzed using the new JACET8000 corpus (JACET, 2016), categorizing vocabulary as either frequent (1k) or infrequent (non-1k). The findings suggest a possible two-phase pattern in learners’ productive vocabulary development. Initially, learners appear to rely primarily on frequent (1k) vocabulary, establishing a foundational lexical base. As their vocabulary knowledge develops, they gradually begin incorporating more infrequent (non-1k) lexical items in their writing. This shift may indicate a deeper stage of vocabulary development in which learners move beyond basic lexical resources to express ideas more precisely. These findings highlight the importance of strengthening frequent vocabulary knowledge in language instruction while gradually supporting learners’ expansion toward less frequent vocabulary.

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  • Tracking Changes in Multiple Aspects of Receptive Vocabulary Knowledge in Lower-Proficiency EFL Learners

    Hosam Elmetaher

    Arab World English Journal   17 ( 1 ) 34 - 48   2026.03  [Refereed]

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  • Investigating MRVAT Sensitivity in Detecting Changes in the First 2000 Most Frequent Words in the New JACET8000

    Hosam Elmetaher

    Korea TESOL Journal   20 ( 1 ) 85 - 106   2024.08  [Refereed]

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  • Exploring the construct validity of tests used to assess L2 productive vocabulary knowledge

    Amanda Edmonds, Jon Clenton, Hosam Elmetaher

    System ( Elsevier BV )  108   1 - 14   2022.08  [Refereed]

    Research paper (journal)   International Co-author

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  • Developing Basic English Language Skills: An English Language TV Program for the Thai local Community

    Hosam Elmetaher

    ACADEMIA-Literature and Language Journal   111   349 - 358   2022.01

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    ◆International conference proceedings【 display / non-display 】

  • Quantitative Case Study of University Students’ Attitudes Towards Hospitality English

    Hosam Elmetaher

    The 2nd National and International Graduate Study Conference     19 - 25   2012

    Research paper (international conference proceedings)   Single author

  • Business English can-and should-be taught outside the classroom

    Hosam Elmetaher

    The Fifth Conference of integration Research for ASEAN community     1 - 8   2011

    Research paper (international conference proceedings)   Single author

  • Implementing Communicative Language Teaching: A mixed methods study to improve and develop listening and speaking skills for university level foreign language learners

    Hosam Elmetaher

    Changing learning outcome CO-HELP     97 - 104   2009

    Research paper (international conference proceedings)   Single author

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    ◆Research society, Symposium materials, etc.【 display / non-display 】

  • Creating a Multifaceted Receptive Vocabulary Assessment Test for the First 2000 Most Frequent Words in the New JACET8000

    Hosam Elmetaher

    The 25th Annual Temple University Japan Campus Applied Linguistics Colloquium proceedings, Temple University Press, Japan     9 - 15   2026.02

    Research paper (research society, symposium materials, etc.)  

  • Unlocking Intrinsic Motivation Through Communicative Language Activities

    Hosam Elmetaher

    21st Century Language Post-Conference Proceedings     2025.04

    Research paper (research society, symposium materials, etc.)  

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Books 【 display / non-display 】

  • Series: Issues in Education and Childcare — Paideia of Learning

    Faculty of Child Education, Nagoya Aoi Uni

    Sankeisha Co., Ltd.  2026.09 ISBN: 9784824404428

  • Series: Issues in Education and Childcare — Paideia of Learning

    Faculty of Child Education, Nagoya Aoi University

    Sankeisha Co., Ltd.  2026.09

  • Let’s Speak English

    Hosam Elmetaher

    KDP (self-published)  2026.03

  • Series: Issues in Education and Childcare — Supporting Learning

    Faculty of Child Education, Nagoya Women's, University

    Sankeisha Co., Ltd.  2024.07 ISBN: 9784866939902

  • Series: Issues in Education and Childcare — Supporting Learning

    Faculty of Childhood Education, Nagoya Women's University

    Sankeisha Co., Ltd.  2024.07

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Academic Awards Received 【 display / non-display 】

  • Community Service Award

    2014.07   Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (Oita, Japan)   Community Service Award

    Winner： Hosam Elmetaher

  • Community Service Award

    2012.09   Ubon Ratchatani Public Relation Office (Thailand)   Community Service Award

    Winner： Hosam Elmetaher

  • The College of Education Ideal Student Award

    2001.10   Tanta University (Egypt)   The College of Education Ideal Student Award

    Winner： Hosam Elmetaher

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Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research 【 display / non-display 】

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Other external funds procured 【 display / non-display 】

  • Longitudinal Assessment of Receptive Vocabulary Knowledge in Lower-Level L2 English Learners Using the MRVAT

    Offer organization: Nagoya Women's University  Nagoya Women's University Education and Foundation Research Grant

    Project Year： 2024.06  -  2026.03  Investigator(s): Hosam Elmetaher

    Funding organization classification：Other

  • CLE English TV

    Offer organization: Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University  Faculty Initiative Program (FIP) Research Grant

    Project Year： 2015.06  -  2016.03  Investigator(s): Hosam Elmetaher

    Funding organization classification：Other

  • Graduate Studies Grant

    Offer organization: Ford Foundation  Ford Foundation Graduate Studies Grant

    Project Year： 2006.06  -  2008.08  Investigator(s): Hosam Elmetaher

    Funding organization classification：Other

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Presentations 【 display / non-display 】

  • Can Vocabulary Knowledge Predict EIKEN Performance?

    Hosam Elmetaher

    JALT2026  2026.11  -  2026.11 

  • Speak, Don’t Just Study: Unlocking Motivation Through Real Communication

    Hosam Elmetaher  [Invited]

    Eurasia Foundation Seminar Series  (Malang, Indonesia)  2026.11  -  2026.11  Faculty of Humanities, Universitas Brawijaya

  • 勉強するだけでなく、話そう：実際のコミュニケーションを通して学習意欲を引き出す

    Hosam Elmetaher  [Invited]

    ユーラシア財団セミナーシリーズ (ブラウィジャヤ大学人文学部、マラン), インドネシア  2026.11  -  2026.11 

  • Rethinking Receptive Vocabulary Assessment for Japanese EFL Learners

    Hosam Elmetaher

    60th RELC International Conference, Singapore  2026.03  -  2026.03 

  • We Teach Vocabulary, but Why Doesn’t Our Students’ English Proficiency Improve?

    Hosam Elmetaher

    2026 JALT Hokkaido Winter Language Conference  2026.02  -  2026.02 

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Academic Activity 【 display / non-display 】

  • JALT

    2027.01
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    2028.12

    Director of Conference

  • JALT2026 Conference

    2026.07
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    2026.12

    Site Chair

  • JALT

    2026.03
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    2026.04

    JALT2026 Conference Reviewer

  • Arab World English Journal

    2019.11
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    2019.12

    Reviewer

  • Hawaii TESOL

    2007.06
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    2008.05

    Developmental Chair

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Lifelong learning support results 【 display / non-display 】

  • Future Leaders' Program for Global Peace

    Hiroshima University and Hiroshima Prefecture 

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    2019.08

  • Productive Vocabulary app: Voca2

    IOS, Android, and Windows stores 

    2019.07
    　
    　

  • Extension Courses for Local Community

    Hiroshima Shudo University 

    2018.09
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    2020.03

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Media Report 【 display / non-display 】

  • Service Learning Project

    Beppu, Oita, Japan

  • English TV Program

    Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand

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