Comments on: English Education in Japan

By: Carlos

Carlos — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:27:41 +0000

I think the Dutch had the highest English scores in the world. (TOEIC?) Japan was ranked so low, despite spending so much yen. They should just allows JETs to become real teachers.

By: Yosteve

Yosteve — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

belly intelestingu

By: Kristin

Kristin — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

At what age do Japanese children begin to study English in the public schools?

By: matt

matt — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

It’s my understanding that the public school system in Japan used to start teaching the English language in middle-school (”7th grade”). Apparently however there has been a recent shift the past couple years, and many schools are starting English education from 6th grade. Of course, it doesn’t really matter how early they “teach” the language, since unless they change the curriculum, they really have no hope.
Hope that answers your question :)
(p.s. I took the liberty of removing your double-post)

By: Kyoko

Kyoko — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

An idea that the earliar we begin to study English, the better English speakers we’ll be is not true???

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

It is true. What also is true is that language is living and must be used and not just translated or written if one is to become competent. Furthermore, not only grammar should be addressed, but all skills areas. This is what takes place in Germany and they are proficient speakers.