Education

Most Japanese students start learning English early, but many still struggle to speak it fluently. That’s not because they’re not trying. It’s because the system they learn in isn’t built for conversation. Let’s break down how they study, where it works, and where it doesn’t. The problem starts with the difference in the languages English…

Cantonese has been the primary language of communication in Hong Kong’s public schools for decades. Despite Hong Kong’s bilingual status, with English as an official language and the growing influence of Mandarin (Putonghua) due to increasing ties with Mainland China, Cantonese remains the dominant medium of instruction in public schools. While some students and parents…