This introductory Japanese program emphasizes language proficiency, practical communication, the development of all four language skills, student interaction, and an awareness of Japanese culture.
Features:
>A Preliminary chapter prepares students to continue their study of Japanese by reviewing material learned in the first year of study.
> Thematically organized sections at the beginning of each chapter introduce new vocabulary words.
>The dialogues present a lively story line, depict typical daily events in Japanese life, and provide a realistic context in which to learn the chapter vocabulary and grammatical structures.
>Each chapter dialogue is accompanied by a theme-based warm-up activity, an exercise based on a manga (cartoon), and comprehension exercises.
>Culture notes describe various aspects of contemporary Japanese lifestyles.
>A clear and concise grammar presentation stresses language functions, and exercises progress from directed practice to a wide variety of open-ended, communicative activities that emphasize pair and group interaction.
> A Listening section in each chapter features a listening strategy or activation of cultural knowledge and unique Dict-a-Conversation activity that reinforces the chapter vocabulary and grammar.