On behalf of the for-eign instructors in Japan, he discussed such problems as getting a visa, getting help from companies in renting apartments, installing telephones and arranging for utilities, getting medical care.and registering at the city or ward office. It is necessary to clarify work requirements and hours.
Foreign instructors have difficulty getting information and feedback.
It is also difficult for them to ascertain the company's priorities in English education and its long-term plans. Mr. Motnmitsu Yamanoue of Kobe Steel and Ms. Kiyoko Koba-yashi of IBM Japan. Mr. Ando explained that the English com-panies need is that with which employees can carry on their business. In addition, cross-cultural understanding is important for any businessman. Thus each company needs slightly different types of English and different language programs.