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Beginning Japanese, your pathway to dynamic language acquisition, Michael M. Kluemper, Lisa Berkson, Nathan Patton, Nobuko Patton

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Beginning Japanese

dictionaries

607909742

Michael M. Kluemper, Lisa Berkson, Nathan Patton, Nobuko Patton

your pathway to dynamic language acquisition

"Listen, speak, read, write, learn. A dynamic pathway to mastering Japanese! Digital dictionaries, Japanese language e-mails, manga... the excitement abounds in this spirited, engaging, and creative approach to learning! With its broad array of effective techniques and activities, this series is your key to communicating in Japanese. The series takes learners from beginning level through the AP exam competency level. Each level includes a book with CD-ROM, a workbook, and a free web-based multimedia resource with additional learning opportunities, practice, and activities. [Features of this book include:] An engaging storyline -- including a time-travel adventure -- unfolds as learners advance, adding motivation to master the language. Authentic written, visual, and oral materials are embedded naturally throughout. Kanji is taught beginning with Chapter 1, and together with current vocabulary rather than separately. (At the end of Vol. 1, you'll know 150 kanji.) Technology is used extensively for authentic tasks. Content is aligned with the ACTFL National Standards"--Back cover

To the learner -- Goals and guidelines -- Introduction -- Introductions and getting started -- Family and friends in Tokyo -- The ins and outs of schools in Japan -- People and places of Nagasaki -- Time in Nara -- Body parts and clothing in Hiraizumi -- Hobbies in the ancient city of Heian-kyou -- Adjectives in Amanohashidate -- Purchasing and giving gifts in Edo -- Meeting Basho in Kanazawa -- Kanji list -- Appendixes. Grammar references -- Japanese names -- Food and drinks -- Classroom objects -- Japanese-English glossary -- English-Japanese glossary