Nakama 1 Enhanced, Student text: Introductory Japanese: Communication, Culture, Context
By Yukiko Abe Hatasa, Kazumi Hatasa, Seiichi Makino
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NAKAMA 1 ENHANCED is a complete, flexible introductory program designed to present the fundamentals of the Japanese language to users. Presented in two parts, NAKAMA 1a and NAKAMA 1b, the program focuses on proficiency-based language learning, emphasizes practical communication and student interaction, and fosters the development of all four language skills and cultural awareness. Thematically organized chapters focus on high-frequency communicative situations and introduce students to the Japanese language and its three writing systems: hiragana, katakana, and kanji. Maintaining the program's balanced approach, the new edition features updated technology resources, new authentic art, and practical, contemporary vocabulary to enhance both teaching and learning.
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NAKAMA 1 ENHANCED is a complete, flexible introductory program designed to present the fundamentals of the Japanese language to users. Presented in two parts, NAKAMA 1a and NAKAMA 1b, the program focuses on proficiency-based language learning, emphasizes practical communication and student interaction, and fosters the development of all four language skills and cultural awareness. Thematically organized chapters focus on high-frequency communicative situations and introduce students to the Japanese language and its three writing systems: hiragana, katakana, and kanji. Maintaining the program's balanced approach, the new edition features updated technology resources, new authentic art, and practical, contemporary vocabulary to enhance both teaching and learning.
New! Updated and expanded cultural content presents profiles of contemporary Japanese lifestyles, illustrated with abundant realistic photos and accompanied by questions that develop cultural awareness.
New! Enhanced and expanded art program features culturally authentic manga-style illustrations that reflect contemporary Japanese culture.
New! Earlier introduction of katakana and kanji encourages use of the writing systems and accelerates recognition of 125 commonly used kanji; for instructors who prefer to teach katakana after Chapter 3, furigana subscripts are retained for katakana until Chapter 4.
New! Updated technology resources include video footage featuring both dialogues and cultural scenes, and the CL JapaneseSPACE portal to new online content that provides free website resources and activities for instructors and students as well as premium interactive video and audio activities.
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Chapter 1. The Japanese Sound System and HiraganaPreview this chapter
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