EARLY LANGUAGE LEARNING

Part One:
At the moment in Japan, children start studying English at Junior High School. However, some children study English before that. How about you? When you started Junior High School, did you already know any English?

Yes ..........
No ..........

If you answered Yes, how had you learned it? What method (s)?

Part Two:
English teaching is going to be widely introduced at elementary schools from next Spring. A lot of people are thinking of how to make it as successful as possible. What is your opinion? Look at the statements and decide your answer from:
I strongly agree,

I agree.

I slightly agree.

I don't agree or disagree.

I slightly disagree

I disagree

I strongly disagree.

Give a reason if you like.

Statements:

1: Elementary school is a great time to start studying English.
2: Regular Homeroom teachers should teach the classes.
3: Only English should be used in the classes.
4: Only foreigners should teach the classes.
5: Only speaking and listening should be studied in the classes.
6: Non-regular Japanese teachers should teach the classes.
7: Elementary school is too early to start studying English.
8: Elementary School English classes will markedly improve ....English skill levels in Japan.