http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/08/books/review/EParker-t.html?scp=1&sq=japan%20english%20education&st=cse
--- It is hardly to say that I agree or not, however, I think the author's thougt is too exclusive. First, in this age of globalization, all the cultures are mutually opened. Without doubt, English is the official language. However, it doesn't mean that we have to be on guard for English. English is useful for communication, to knew each other to be friendly, to work together and think together. We try to be more and more convenient, and search for more effective ways for human life, then, why not in language and communication? What is wrong with taking the most effective way to talk each other? Second, in this globalized world, we can also realize our own culture and own language. Sometimes, we need an opportunity or things to compare to realize the worth of our own's. Third, refer to Haruki Murakami's opinion, I also think time flies, world changes, people changes, in that stream, language also changes. Yes, exactly what he said, nobody can stop it, if it wants to change, let it change. I don't think I wrote proper reasons, but I just tried to write just the way I think.
I agree with you. English is useful when we communicate with foreigners. We have to think not only Japan but also other countries.
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for communication with foreigners!!
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We need to study and understand our language.