Vol. 26 : Russell Willis (President, eigoTown.com Limited.)/ News from the Nikkei Weekly dated 8.28.07
In the modern age, English is the language of global commerce and international culture. In Japan, English has been both a nemesis and a tool for self-expression for many people over the years. In fact, the business of teaching English in Japan is a mature, multi-million dollar affair. Russell Willis takes us on a journey into the heart of Japan’s business of English language education. The online portal he started in 2000, eigoTown.com, is Japan’s premier portal site for everything related to English for Japanese job-seekers, teachers, students – the full spectrum of English language-based travel, relationships, culture, and more. This show will give you a unique, informed perspective on what it takes to create ongoing success in this tough, mature, and vital market.
The Nikkei Weekly Interview podcast series: Broadcaster Peter Barakan, eigoTown.com President Russell Wills, or Producer Terri MacMillan interview prominent foreign business people in Japan about business and the economy, along with the weekly headlines - in English.