of Korea Language and Cultural Exchange Program in collaboration with Japanese-major students from Busan University of Foreign Studies. The event was conducted online to promote intercultural learning and communication among students from both countries. The program was designed to provide beginner-level Japanese language learners from both universities with opportunities to use Japanese in authentic communication settings. During the event, Thai and Korean students jointly presented topics under the theme “Oku-ni Jiman” (Pride of My Hometown), showcasing tourist attractions, landmarks, local cuisine, festivals, and unique cultural traditions from their respective countries. Following the presentations, participants joined breakout-room discussions to exchange ideas and engage in further conversations in a friendly and interactive atmosphere.

For communicating directly with native Japanese speakers can be challenging and intimidating for beginner learners. However, interacting with fellow students from another country who are studying Japanese at a similar level helps reduce anxiety and provides valuable opportunities to develop practical listening and speaking skills.

Dr. Mori further emphasized that Japanese should not be viewed solely as a language for communicating with Japanese people. Rather, it can serve as a lingua franca for international communication and cultural exchange among people from different countries. This aspect makes learning Japanese particularly meaningful and engaging. The program not only strengthened students’ Japanese language proficiency but also provided a platform for promoting Thai culture internationally while enabling students to learn about Korean culture and perspectives. Such experiences are expected to inspire and motivate students in their future language-learning journeys. Poonsak concluded.

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