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JP pushes for English classes reform

2016年10月28日

  Japanese Education Ministry proposes 70 hours of English studies for incoming 5th and 6th grade students by the year 2020. The education proposal, presented to an advisory board of the Central Council for Education, is set to be carried out nationwide. Such significant English instruction advancement will affect the curricula taught in primary schools, middle schools, and high schools. The proponents suggest that English studies should start as early as 3rd grade. At present, English classes start during the 5th grade. Furthermore, 5th and 6th graders will have 70 hours cumulative of English classes, according to the proposal, all in the hopes of reducing the “cram” study habit. One…
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Apple Sets Aside Automotive Goal, Cuts Manpower

2016年10月28日

  Formed in 2014 to innovate an autonomous driving system and manufacture cars in the next 3 years, Apple, Inc. initiates modification on Titanic plan. The technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California fears pressing risk on quality assurance might cause a detriment to the distinguished brand, thus, eases on its initial scheme of establishing an automotive line. Reports say the team leaders made revisions on the previous proposal to pave the way to collaborate with car manufacturers momentarily, or reconsider automotive ambitions in the long run. While some workers were reassigned or let to leave voluntarily, this decision led to termination of hundreds of employees previously participated in the project….
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Nintendo gives sneak peek at new portable console

2016年10月26日

  The gaming company Nintendo just recently gave a sneak peek at their highly-anticipated new console–Nintendo Switch. The said portable hybrid device that can be played both in and outdoors was introduced in a video on the company’s YouTube channel. The firm promised unique gameplays while having the mobility on a powerful home-gaming system. It has a removable screen with attached controllers that give the device a tablet-like vibes. While the console is expected to roll out in March next year, the tech giant did not drop a hint on its specifications and pricing. The revelation of several key partners like Capcom, Ubisoft, and Square Enix, is a nice giveaway,…
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