Marugoto: Japanese language and culture Elementary2 A2 Coursebook for communicative language activities "Katsudoo"
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Hone your ability to properly convey your ideas and accept others well
?gMarugoto?h is a place where people can actually communicate in Japanese. This textbook aims to help students understand each other through communication. Each topic depicts a situation where people from diverse cultural backgrounds interact in Japanese, and there are hints for understanding different cultures in various places such as the content of the conversations, photographs, and illustrations. It also emphasizes the role of audio input in language learning, and includes many classroom activities that involve listening to natural conversations. The goals for each lesson are set in the form of can-dos, such as "What can you do using Japanese and how?'' We aim to reach a level where you can properly convey your ideas about familiar matters and be able to respond to information exchange.
Beginner 2 (A2) consists of two books: "Katsudo" and "Rikai". At Katsudou, we aim to develop practical communication skills through listening to a lot of Japanese and practicing speaking. At "Rikai,'' you can systematically learn about the mechanisms of Japanese that are necessary for communication. Both "Katsudo" and "Rikai" are the main teaching materials and have the same topics. You can use either one depending on your learning purpose, or you can study both to improve your Japanese language skills comprehensively.
~Features~
??Connect a large amount of audio input to output (3 hours and 44 minutes of audio data)
??All pages in full color! Enjoy learning with abundant photos and illustrations
?? Learners can manage their own learning with a portfolio
??Adopts CEFR scale. Easy to compare with other languages
9 topics, 18 lessons Estimated class time: 40-60 hours (120-180 minutes/lesson)
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Professor, College of Humanities, University of Illinois at Chicago DuPage Mr. Shingo Sadaya
?gRather than explaining detailed grammar in words, we have realized an active class where students learn through direct experience?h I'm using it in class. In the 1st and 2nd semesters, students learn basic grammar using different textbooks, and from the 3rd semester onward, they begin using Marugoto's Beginner 2 (A2) to acquire more advanced Japanese proficiency. After you have already acquired a certain level of language knowledge, the "Marugoto'' series is very useful for solidifying basic knowledge and promoting its development. Rather than explaining detailed grammar in words, we provide active lessons that allow students to gain experience through direct experience.
Professor Takeo Uzawa, dispatched to the Japan-Russia Youth Exchange Center at Ural Federal University in Russia Recommended"
Used as a supplementary teaching material in university conversation classes (1st to 4th graders). It's easy to pinpoint use and arrangement, and it has a wealth of visual images, so it not only stimulates the interest of students, but as a teacher, I also use it as an idea notebook when preparing teaching materials. In particular, the class with the theme of "communicating and connecting with the world" was very effective in creating videos of local guide maps and weather forecasts. This is the perfect teaching material for those who often use visual introductions in class, or those who are thinking about introducing local areas in Japanese.
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~Related resources on the web (free)~
??For learners
Audio data/Great index (multilingual Compatible) / Hyogen Index / Can-do Check (Multilingual) / Writing Task Sheet / Summary (Can-do Conversation)
??For Teachers
Teaching Points/Word Index (Multilingual) Compatible)/Expression index
Marugoto is a coursebook for adult learners of Japanese that is based on the JF Standard* for Japanese Language-Education. Learners at Elementary2 level (A2) can accurately express their own ideas and participate in an exchange of information within a range of familiar, everyday topics Based on the philosophy of ?gJapanese for mutual understanding,?h each topic features people from a variety of cultural backgrounds interacting in Japanese. Hints about cross-cultural understanding, such as in dialog content, photos, and illustrations, can be found throughout the book. Marugoto also places importance on audio input for language learning, with many classroom activities for listening to natural conversation.
Elementary2 level (A2) is composed of two volumes, Katsudoo (Coursebook for communicative language activities) and Rikai (Coursebook for communicative language competences ). In Katsudoo the aim is to develop practical communicative ability through listening to a variety of Japanese and through speaking practice. In Rikai you are able to systematically study the language system needed for communication. Both Katsudoo and Rikai can be main teaching materials, and the topics are the same. Depending on one's study goals, either book can be used independently, or both together to improve overall Japanese ability.
*JF Standard is based on the CEFR ( Common European Framework of Reference). This CEFR scale makes the content of Marugoto easy to compare with other language resources.
Merits of Marugoto
??Lush photos and illustrations to bring enjoyment to studying
??Plenty of audio resources to connect language input with output
??Portfolio system to manage your own learning progress
Recommended course length: 40 to 60 hours
Audio and other materials to be used together with Marugoto can be downloaded for free from website "marugoto.org".
The Japan Foundation (Author, Editor), Hiromi Kurushima (Author), Tomoyo Shibahara (Author)
Comment from the publisher
:::From the table of contents:::
Topic 1 New friends
Dai 1? That's a good name.
Dai 2? This is a person who wears glasses
Topic 2: Eating at a restaurant
Step 3: What do you recommend?
Step 4: How Would you like to eat it?
Topic 3 Traveling to Okinawa
It's better to bring a hat with you
Division 6 You can see a dolphin show
Topic 4 Japan Festival
Day 7 What do you do if it rains?
Day 8 Has the concert already started?
Topic 5 Special Day
Day 9 What did you do on New Year's Day
Day 10 I hope you have good things
Tests and reflection 1
Topic 6 Online shopping
Day 11 or 11 My cleaning cloth broke
12 or 12 This is cheaper
Topic 7 Cleaning and Culture Town
Dai 13 This roof was built in the 14th year
Dai 14 This painting is said to be very beautiful
Topic 8 Seikatsuto Eco
Day 15 The light is still on
Day 16 You can buy it at the flea market
Topic 9 News
Day 17 This Do you know who you are?
Grade 18: What kind of child were you?
Tests and Reflections 2
Publisher: Sanshusha (2014/10/8)
Release date : 2014/10/8
Language: Japanese
Paperback: 186 pages
ISBN-10: 4384057563
ISBN-13: 978-4384057560
Dimensions: 21.2 x 0.8 x 29.7 cm
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