Grammar Control in Japan

[Mister Micawber]

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For those who are interested, a peek at English teaching in the Japanese school system.
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's

[Yankee]

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Thanks for the interesting link, Charles.
What evidence of all this do you see in the students in your courses?
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[Mister Micawber]

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Only the effluvia affect me really, Yank. Japanese language students have a thorough though hidebound understanding of English grammar-- and they all commit the same errors and omissions.
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's

[Boke]

English in Japan is about passing tests and has nothing to do with communication. Its sad really