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In Japan, many people express the desire to speak or be fluent in English.
Consequently, there’s a growing trend of sending young children to expensive English cram schools.
Despite the undoubted value of learning a foreign language, many people’s motivations and goals seem misaligned, leading to excessive spending.
As a Japanese executive of a foreign-affiliated company with overseas assignments, I communicate daily with foreign employees and superiors in the home country (USA).
My wife, also Japanese, teaches English at a private high school and runs an English class for adults and elementary school students.
We have observed that the Japanese education system and company organization are not improved, causing a misunderstanding in the understanding and approach to English.
This is simply our personal opinion and experiences. It’s not absolute nor a complete answer to Japanese learning English.
However, we believe a shift in perspective is needed concerning English learning and necessity, as we see a lot of wasteful investments and time wasting.
We hope our experiences as a Japanese couple who use English in practical work and perceive English in business can help guide your thoughts on English.
☞Active high school English teachers say, “English education in the US and UK is easier than in Japan”.
☞The English class operator suggests, “Learning English depends on how you use your head. There is no need to spend money”.
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☞I will discuss “English for making money” from the perspective of a Japanese executive of a foreign-affiliated company.
Now, let’s start with the story of my wife, an active high school English teacher, and English class operator.
From an Active High School English Teacher
