1.[responsivevoice voice = “US English Female” buttontext = “”]Two new bars have opened in Japan that help customers improve their English conversation skills — by banning the Japanese language. The new bars opened on October 1, 2022, in Tokyo and Osaka, and are receiving very positive reviews.[/responsivevoice]
2.[responsivevoice voice = “US English Female” buttontext = “”]The new bars are both called “Sick!” and are designed to have a fun atmosphere where people can practice speaking English while enjoying a few drinks. First-time visitors don’t need to worry about their English ability, because the English-speaking bar staff will encourage them by chatting at their level.[/responsivevoice]
4.[responsivevoice voice = “US English Female” buttontext = “”]Both bars have an all-you-can-drink system where customers pay for the time they spend in the bar. The Tokyo branch costs 3,000 yen — or around $20 — for 30 minutes, and the Osaka branch costs 1,500 yen, or around $10.[/responsivevoice]
5.[responsivevoice voice = “US English Female” buttontext = “”]Although this may look a little expensive for a few drinks, it does include English conversation practice that would cost as much or more at the average language school. And the new bars’ customers have been very happy. In a Google review of the Tokyo bar, one customer wrote that it was a fun place to speak English with friendly people.[/responsivevoice]
6.[responsivevoice voice = “US English Female” buttontext = “”]And writing about the Osaka bar, another customer said they had not expected to have such a great time speaking English, and added that they can’t wait to get drinks there again.[/responsivevoice]
[responsivevoice voice = “US English Female” buttontext = “”](1)How old were you when you first tried alcohol? Who were you with?[/responsivevoice]
[responsivevoice voice = “US English Female” buttontext = “”](2)Have you ever tried speaking English after a few drinks? How did it go??[/responsivevoice]
[responsivevoice voice = “US English Female” buttontext = “”](3)How can you avoid a hangover? What’s the best cure for a hangover?[/responsivevoice]
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