Japan far behind in global language of business

[Francis Hult]

The Japan Times

 

Japan far behind in global language of business

 

Keiko Suezaki in October began sending her 7-year-old daughter to an English school in Meguro Ward, Tokyo, once a week, hoping to give her more exposure to the de facto international language. 

 

Although her daughter, Rina, has a 45-minute English activity class at her elementary school once every two weeks, Suezaki didn't think it was enough. 

 

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http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110106f1.html

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