Teaching English in Japan has long been a relatively easy gateway into living and working here. Essentially, anyone whose first language is English and has a college degree has a chance of finding a ...

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 ...

A survey has revealed that Japan currently ranks fifty-third out of 100 non-English speaking countries and regions for English language abilities. With this fall from last year, Japan now has a lower ...

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 ...

English learners may improve their writing skills in the language if they focus on making good arguments rather than mastering complex grammar and vocabulary, according to new Japanese research. The ...

EF Education First Japan Ltd on Wednesday announced that Japan ranked 26th of 60 countries in the third EF Education First (EF) English Proficiency Index (EPI). Japan’s EPI score in the survey was ...