IS ENGLISH-ONLY POLICY EFFECTIVE? – A CASE STUDY FROM JAPAN
IS ENGLISH-ONLY POLICY EFFECTIVE? – A CASE STUDY FROM JAPAN

Summary/Abstract: The present study discusses the necessity of a major shift in English teaching as a means of cultivating effective communication skills necessary in a global business environment. Japanese English education, mostly focused on entrance examinations and very little on communication competence, has been attempting a major overhaul of its foreign language curriculum, so far with mixed results. The article presents a research conducted at a private university in Japan regarding English only policy. The findings suggest that an English teaching approach which maximizes the use of target language is beneficial for enhancing students’ English proficiency.

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