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While communicative lessons are becoming more prevalent in English education in Japan, it is still assumed that many learners feel uncomfortable speaking English. Various anxieties and resistances can be cited as factors that hinder learners' speech, such as insufficient English proficiency, lack of confidence in pronunciation, fear of making mistakes, and resistance to embarrassing themselves in front of others. However, there is a consideration that these resistances are not merely "loss of motivation" or "learning failures," but rather a "normal part of the learning process." This presentation will explore the essence of learners' resistance and suggest ways to reduce it, fostering a positive willingness to speak. By engaging in meaningful communication while reducing anxiety and resistance among learners in EFL classes, it aims to improve dialogue and motivation towards learning English. Examples of such activities will be introduced.