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Originally Posted by Toilet & Bowels
yeah, i know japanese people all supposedly study english in school, but try going over there and having a conversation, or even asking for the time or directions
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Near-100% of British schoolkids learn a language other than English. I can say enough to get laid in French (apparently) but I'd be surprised if she thought I could hold down a conversation. I'd wager the same is true of a) our Japenese friends b) our British friends.
Not to be disparaging of either nation, or any nation, but teaching a language doesn't equate comprehension.