Do you think Japanese people speak good English?
Three Kyodo News reporters -- Toma Mochizuki, Ellessa Yamada and Donican Lam -- talk about a recent global index where Japan ranked 96th out of 123 countries and regions in English proficiency. Listen as they discuss their thoughts on why Japan ranked so low compared with its neighbors and the potential future effects of artificial intelligence on learning.
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