Japanese Language Training for Foreign Employees Expected by IT Companies:

An Analysis Based on Interview Surveys

Abstract

To enhance Japanese language training for foreign IT employees in Tokyo, interviews with four supervisors of Vietnamese trainees revealed a preference for conversational Japanese and practical skills like handling daily life topics and overcoming comprehension challenges. This feedback supports a two-pronged approach: specialized internal training for business Japanese and external programs for everyday conversation skills. This tailored strategy aims to better address the varied linguistic requirements of IT professionals in Tokyo.