Dec3
Obama Becomes Japan’s English Teacher
When Utako Sakai was changing the background music in her beauty parlor recently, she did not opt for the classical piano pieces she usually chose.
A CD of President Barack Obama’s inaugural speech has sold a half million copies in Japan, leading publishers to flood the market with over a dozen language-learning titles centered on his oratory.
Instead, she picked her favorite CD: “President Obama’s Inaugural Address,” released by Asahi Press, a Japanese publisher of language books. She says the speech lifts her spirits and helps her to learn English all at once.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/12/business/global/12iht-speech.html?_r=1
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Hi Aidan san
Thank you for telling me about “koala” the other day.
I have a CD of Mr. Obama’s inaugural speech. I sometimes listen to it.
Speaking of US President, I was surprized to know Bushisms. Too funny. He must be genious to a point.
Sincerely
yuko
Hi Yuko,
It seems Obama’s speech is popular in Japan.
George W. Bush said lots of strange things.
Have fun,
Aidan.