English to become official course from 5th grade in Japan

English to become official course from 5th grade in Japan

A panel of Japan's education ministry unveils its proposed curriculum guidelines in Tokyo on Aug. 1, 2016, including a plan to teach English as an official course from the fifth grade at elementary level to better prepare students for an international environment. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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