After arriving the relative's house, we talked and talked. We exclusively talked about the Olympics. My older sister-in-law's husband had left for his new post in China and worked for several years. So, he's familiar with Chinese life and the circumstances. His talking was very interesting.
He came back to Japan earlier this year. Although he's supposed to work in Japan for a while, he's likely to go to Europe soon, maybe, England.
He said, " I can understand and speak Chinese to a certain extent. But I can't do at all with regard to English...."
According to him, in his company's case, if they reside abroad, they need English skills equivalent to 800 or more on the TOEIC. But, when they just go abroad on business, the level and skills aren't necessarily needed.
I wish I could accompany him....
