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Beginning Japanese Textbook: Revised Edition: An Integrated Approach to Language and Culture,New
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Beginning Japanese is a complete Japanese textbook and language learning package for beginning learners.Start speaking, reading and writing Japanese today with the most exciting new introduction to the Japanese language! It follows the story of Kiara, an American exchange student who lives in Japan and loves to study Japanese. With the help of her Japanese friends and the timetraveling Tomo Tanuki (raccoon dog), Kiara learns to speak, read, and write Japanese while she visits famous people and places in Japanese history.Illustrated with mangastyle comicsa fun way to learn Japanese and written by experienced highschool Japanese teachers, this Japanese textbook will show you how to pronounce Japanese; read and write hiragana, katakana, and 125 essential kanji; and understand conversational Japanese.Key features of this program: An engaging storylineincluding a time travel adventureunfolds as learners advance, adding motivation to master the language. Authentic written, visual, and oral materials embedded naturally throughout. Kanji is taught beginning with Chapter 1and together with current vocabulary rather than separately. (At the end of Vol. 1 you'll know 151 kanji). Technology is used extensively for authentic tasks. A dedicated website provides additional content and updates. Content is aligned with the ACTFL National Standards. The accompanying online audio includes: Native Japanese language speakers. Pronunciation guides. Dialogues. New word lists. Fun songs. Listening activities and tests. Extensive printable exercises. The Beginning Japanese Website includes: Online games and activities. Additional information and updates. Downloadable Hiragana Practice Book, Katakana Practice Book, kana practice sheets. Downloadable kanji and kana flashcards. Beginning Japanese is the first volume in a 2level series. Deepen your learning with the Beginning Japanese Workbook, a volume of drills and exercises that reinforce the lessons in the textbook. If you already speak basic Japanese, continue your learning with the second level, Intermediate Japanese. Whether you're learning Japanese for fun, preparing for a Japanese proficiency exam, or want to achieve AP or IBlevel competency, Beginning Japanese is your key to becoming a confident Japanesespeaker.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the Beginning Japanese textbook? A: The Beginning Japanese textbook is designed for beginner learners and focuses on teaching the Japanese language through an engaging storyline that includes a time travel adventure, enabling students to speak, read, and write Japanese effectively.
- Q: Who is the author of the Beginning Japanese textbook? A: The author of the Beginning Japanese textbook is Michael L. Kluemper, who is an experienced high-school Japanese teacher.
- Q: What materials are included with the Beginning Japanese textbook? A: The textbook includes a dedicated website with additional content, online audio, downloadable practice books, kanji flashcards, and various engaging activities such as games and listening exercises.
- Q: How many kanji characters will I learn from this textbook? A: By the end of Volume 1 of the Beginning Japanese textbook, students will learn to recognize and write 151 essential kanji characters.
- Q: Is there any online audio material available? A: Yes, the Beginning Japanese textbook comes with accompanying online audio that features native Japanese speakers, pronunciation guides, dialogues, and listening activities.
- Q: What is the format and condition of the book? A: The Beginning Japanese textbook is available in paperback format and is brand new.
- Q: How many pages does the Beginning Japanese textbook contain? A: The textbook contains a total of 384 pages, providing extensive content for learners.
- Q: Is this textbook suitable for self-study? A: Yes, the textbook is suitable for self-study, as it includes comprehensive exercises and online resources that reinforce the lessons, making it ideal for learners at their own pace.
- Q: What is the publication date of the Beginning Japanese textbook? A: The Beginning Japanese textbook was published on December 6, 2016.
- Q: Can I use this textbook to prepare for proficiency exams? A: Yes, the Beginning Japanese textbook is designed to help learners achieve proficiency and can be used to prepare for Japanese proficiency exams as well as AP or IB-level courses.