It's August. It's hot. Your air conditioner has probably replaced your computer as your favorite appliance. But sometimes people say things that make me even hotter. Let me explain. Last week I was at a conference for teachers in the prefecture where I work and at one point the presenter-who otherwise made a very interesting and informative presentation-said something like, "but seriously, when do Japanese learners ever have the chance to use English?"

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