English to get 2020 push but teachers not on same page

By Masaaki Kameda. Exposure to start in third grade for basic communication ability by junior high. A reform plan released in mid-December by the education ministry looks to bolster English study from elementary to high school from the 2020 academic year to pursue globalization.
Education minister Hakubun Shimomura said he hopes the reforms transform English education in a practical way, not just as a tool for entrance exams. More...