Table of Contents
- 1 Do Japanese schools learn Chinese?
- 2 Should I learn Chinese while learning Japanese?
- 3 What foreign languages do Japanese students learn?
- 4 What is the main language in Japan?
- 5 Is it possible to learn both Mandarin and Japanese?
- 6 Why can’t Japanese students speak English?
- 7 Why does Japan have so many different dialects?
- 8 Can the average Japanese have a good life without speaking English?
Do Japanese schools learn Chinese?
One million Japanese, says Web magazine ChinaGate, are learning Mandarin and other Chinese dialects. At Japanese universities and schools, Mandarin has overtaken French and German to become the most popular language after English. But business is only a part of the appeal of learning Chinese.
Should I learn Chinese while learning Japanese?
The answer is yes, but it is not recommendable. Experts don’t advise learners to learn Japanese and Chinese at the same time. It is very risky. Learning Japanese and Chinese Languages at the same time is uncertain.
What language do Japanese learn in school?
Language of Instruction: The language used most predominantly in Japanese schools is, of course, the Japanese language.
What foreign languages do Japanese students learn?
At junior high school, it was effectively limited to English, while some private and state schools specializing in foreign languages now offer, electively, Chinese, French, German, Korean, Spanish, Russian, Italian, and Portuguese.
What is the main language in Japan?
Japanese
| Languages of Japan | |
|---|---|
| Main | Japanese |
| Regional | Ryukyuan (Okinawan et al.), Ainu, Hachijō |
| Minority | Nivkh, Orok |
| Immigrant | Korean, Chinese |
Is Chinese easier if you know Japanese?
Because Japanese is actually easier. Yes, its grammar is more difficult than Chinese grammar, but still way easier than English. It’s also easier in terms of difficulty to pronounce sounds. And you can actually distinguish words when they’re spoken.
Is it possible to learn both Mandarin and Japanese?
The pronunciation in each language is still different and not all characters mean the same thing across languages. Is it possible to learn Chinese and Japanese at the same time? It’s absolutely possible to do so.
Why can’t Japanese students speak English?
Although Japanese students learn English for six years (starting the first year of junior high school), many of them still can’t communicate in even basic English. This is because the English education in Japanese schools is mainly geared towards helping the students to pass the written university entrance exams.
What languages are taught in Japanese schools before high school?
Answer Wiki. Before age 16, English is taught almost exclusively. There are pockets of Korean-Japanese in Japan where Korean is available before HS, but not many. And there are a few “beacon-type” schools where Russian, Mandarin, Cantonese, French, German or Spanish is offered.
Why does Japan have so many different dialects?
Because Japan does have a lot of dialects. Tokyo standard Japanese is called “Hyoujungo” 標準語 – literally meaning standard language. There used to be large local variations but a lot of these were reduced after the widespread adoption of television in homes in the 50s and 60s (Between 60–70 years ago).
Can the average Japanese have a good life without speaking English?
The average Japanese can still have a good life without speaking English.I mean, the motivation is much more important than those issues. This is sad ; [ i believe Japanese are capable English is just a language u can learn it i know you can what are you afraid of the rest of the world?