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Post by hellndie on Jan 15, 2008 14:12:32 GMT 8
"Okamoto pointed out in his Feb. 27 letter, "Japanese can teach English, too," native speakers of English can be too arrogant. They look down on the language efforts of Japanese, asking, "Why can't you speak English after studying it for more than 10 years? Although English is practically the international language, not all native English speakers are international people. I wish that all native English speakers in Japan would be more sensitive and considerate in dealing with Japanese learners of English" answer: "Many native-speaking teachers try patiently to work with Japanese teachers as alternates in public schools, but because of the unspoken resentment of our being here -- stemming from the hidden battles between the Education Ministry and the teachers' unions -- we are caught in the middle and have little influence. Furthermore, with the bastardization of English through "katakana" and "Japanized" expressions blasted everywhere ..." search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/rc20020403a3.html
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Post by junkdna on Jan 24, 2008 9:31:54 GMT 8
Sure Japanese people can teach English, in fact, I would prefer it, but this does not relieve Japan from the fact that most Japanese adults HAVE HAD at least 6 years of English schooling yet cannot spreak it. I believe it to be a legitimate question. When Japanese people can answer it, perhaps we can get around to actually CHANGING the situation. Until Japanese people can admit it and then get over it, there will always be a problem. Mr Okamoto is simply crying like a little bitch.
BTW, anyone have a link to his actual letter?
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Post by junkdna on Jan 24, 2008 9:33:04 GMT 8
Or maybe the reply is to Mr Ueda and not Mr Okamoto.
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Post by Otaku on Jan 24, 2008 10:40:41 GMT 8
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