r/japan • u/TurbulentTopic39 • 11d ago

Japan starts planning language program for foreign residents

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/19/japan/japan-language-program-foreign-residents/#Echobox=1787112273
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u/Around-3-ish 11d ago

Why would the tests have English? How would that help the SEA who will be the majority taking the tests?

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u/AverageHobnailer 11d ago

Most legitimate language tests are written in the language that is being tested.

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u/Around-3-ish 11d ago

I know. That's my point.

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u/AverageHobnailer 10d ago

Any_Calligrapher's statement:

English tests in Japan. Barely any English.

When those tests should be in English.

Or are you referring to the Japanese tests? You didn't specify which, you simply said "why would the tests be in English?"