What Happens When Language Studies Become Exam-Oriented?

Joseph Poulshock, an ESL professor in Japan, talks about #reading skills in the full interview. In this #short, he explains the exam culture in Japan and the negative effects it has on motivation. Want to hear more? FULL INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/rwNcW0NZhck

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