> The result is something like 90% of the coursework being in English, with random Tagalog words mixed in. The concept is called "Taglish" if I recall correctly.

Spoken Tagalog has always impressed me (though I can't really say I know any) for how freely English seems to be mixed in (and well pronounced, such that you notice the difference in phonology), in varying ratios. I'm quite sure there's a deliberate code-switching to it.

> people are deciding learning English isn't really necessary since AI translation has gotten "good enough" for most use cases.

It's honestly really impressive. Although I'm told it can occasionally glitch and treat the text as a prompt instead of just translating it.

> The fact they don't really need it in their life (or job). English is definitely necessary if you work service jobs in Tokyo (to deal with tourists), but not much anywhere else.

But the linked article seems to imply the opposite. I mean, working with an English PM sure sounds like the language is one of the job's core competencies.