(15) Secret Business English ( overcome the three dogmas that Japanese people tend to fall into?)

■Dogma 1: Japanese people are not good at English

The main languages of Europe and America, which have their roots in Latin and Greek, have similar word order and grammar. On the other hand, Japanese is a unique language in the world. In that sense, it is certainly more difficult for Japanese people to learn English than it is for French people to learn English. Good grammar, be it English, French or German

■Dogma 2: TOEIC score indicates overseas business ability

TOEIC is a commonly used test that measures comprehensive English proficiency other than speaking, but I think it is different from actual overseas business proficiency.

Of course, the TOEIC test is conducted without using any dictionary, translator, or computer. However, it is not suitable for business situations. In business settings, even if you don't use a dictionary, you can freely use translators and computers. It is natural to take advantage of it.

■Dogma 3: Fluent English speaking is an essential skill for overseas businessmen