{"product_id":"beginning-japanese-textbook-revised-edition-an-integrated-approach-to-language-and-culture-free-online-audio","title":"Beginning Japanese Textbook: Revised Edition: An Integrated Approach to Language and Culture (Free Online Audio)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook info:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginning Japanese Textbook: Revised Edition: An Integrated Approach to Language and Culture (Free Online Audio) (Kindle, 384 pages) – Periplus Editions, 2016. Language: English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n 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 time-traveling Tomo Tanuki (raccoon dog), Kiara learns to speak, read, and write Japanese while she visits famous people and places in Japanese history. Illustrated with manga-style comics—a fun way to learn Japanese and written by experienced high-school 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:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e An engaging storyline—including a time travel adventure—unfolds as learners advance, adding motivation to master the language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Authentic written, visual, and oral materials embedded naturally throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Kanji is taught beginning with Chapter 1—and together with current vocabulary rather than separately. (At the end of Vol. 1 you'll know 151 kanji).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Technology is used extensively for authentic tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A dedicated website provides additional content and updates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Content is aligned with the ACTFL National Standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThe accompanying online audio and bonus material includes:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Native Japanese language speakers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pronunciation guides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Dialogues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e New word lists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fun songs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Listening activities and tests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Extensive printable exercises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThe Beginning Japanese Website includes:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Online games and activities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Additional information and updates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Downloadable Hiragana Practice Book, Katakana Practice Book, kana practice sheets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Downloadable kanji and kana flashcards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eBeginning Japanese is the first volume in a 2-level 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 IB-level competency, Beginning Japanese is your key to becoming a confident Japanese-speaker.  ","brand":"Michael L. Kluemper, Lisa Berkson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46069761343722,"sku":"9780804845281","price":13.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/5301\/6298\/files\/81Pw_rdUXKL._SY522.jpg?v=1781222753","url":"https:\/\/textbookme.store\/products\/beginning-japanese-textbook-revised-edition-an-integrated-approach-to-language-and-culture-free-online-audio","provider":"TextbookMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}