Primary schools in Tokyo ward start English conversation c.

Primary schools in Tokyo ward start English conversation classes Yomiuri Two primary schools run by Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, launched basic English conversation classes taught by non-Japanese teachers for their fifth- and sixth-grade students Wednesday. The schools are among many public schools nationwide that introduced, on a trial basis beginning this spring, this new style of class designed to give children an opportunity to learn subjects including English conversation, international understanding, information, the environment and welfare in a comprehensive manner. Despite having a good command of English reading and writing, Japanese are often considered poor in oral …