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[lazycomputerkids]

From The Japan Times http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fl20100907ad.html
I know...this is the Saudi board. But I was sold by the following quote: Well, after more than two decades' experience in the industry, I posit that language teaching in Japan suffers from a severe case of group psychosis.

[johnslat]

Psychosis?? Japan???

Bunch of Johnny-come-latelys in psychoticdom.

WE'RE NUMBER ONE (and, quite possibly, numbers two - through ten, as well.)

Regards,
John

[sheikher]

In Singapore, speaking well is irrelevant. You just need to be an activist and join the

SPEAK GOOD ENGLISH CAMPAIGN

7 Sept. 2010

Be an 'activist'
By Lim Wei Chean

THE next time you see a sign written in poor English, just put the correct usage on a sticky-note and paste it on the sign.

Those behind the Speak Good English Movement hope this guerilla tactic will get more people to be more conscious of the correct usage of English.

The 11-year-old campaign is encouraging Singaporeans to become more 'activist' as they widen the reach this year by getting people to speak in grammatically correct English, regardless of whether they are having a conversation with a hawker, taxi driver or store assistant.

Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports Vivian Balakrishnan kicked off the campaign on Tuesday afternoon by replacing an incorrect sign at HarbourFront Centre's Xin Food Court. The old sign reading 'No outside food allowed' was replaced by the more accurate 'No food from elsewhere please'.

Dr Balakrishnan, in his speech, reminded everyone that English was chosen as the main language of communication for pragmatic reasons. It is the language of science and technology, which Singapore needs, and it can help bridge the differences between the races here.

He noted that there have been passionate debates about English and Singlish, but he said most people are able to communicate in one way, hence it is important to learn to speak English properly.

The tagline for this year is 'Get it right', to remind Singaporeans to use correct grammar and pronunciation when using English and to encourage those who are learning to improve.


http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_575855.html

[Never Ceased To Be Amazed]

As a former three-year JET (1990-3) Japanese people nearly drove me psychotic!!!

Then, I went crazy and married one...

NCTBA