Takaaki Hiratsuka, professor of applied linguistics at Ryukoku University, is seen in this photo provided by himself. By Takaaki Hiratsuka, professor of applied linguistics at Ryukoku University Have ...

Although the government is pushing for earlier English education in schools, the educational system is struggling to keep up and prepare for the demands of the new curriculum. The Central Council for ...

The shift came about in response to proposals made by the Ad-Hoc Council on Education convened by Prime Minister Nakasone Yasuhiro in 1984. The Council’s Second Report, issued in 1986, called for ...

At this time of year, children all over Japan endure the pressure of entrance examinations. Over time, a more intense focus on testing their English-language ability has set in, with students ...

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When you speak to foreign English educators in Japan, one thing becomes crystal clear: English education in Japan isn’t working. It’s just awful. While English classes are mandatory in Japanese ...

MALAYSIA’S top ranking in the 2025 Education First (EF) English Proficiency Index (EPI) reflects progress and potential, but does not capture the full picture of English proficiency nationwide, say ...

PETALING JAYA: Mandatory daily English immersion activities in schools are among immediate solutions the Education Ministry can implement to enhance students’ English proficiency. Malaysian English ...

You will notice that the English Education program has its own acronym — XEE. This acronym is frequently used in email, letters, and other forms of communication. The English Education major at the ...