Japanese for Busy People II - TEXTBOOK

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  • Publisher: Kodansha International
  • Catalogue: 155714
  • Size: 27x20cm
In the 22 years since its publication, “Japanese for Busy People” has won acclaim worldwide as an effective, easy-to-understand textbook, either for classroom use or for independent study.

This new edition of the classic second volume will enable learners to make an unprecedented smooth transition from mid-beginner-level to intermediate-level Japanese. Picking up where “Japanese for Busy People I” left off, the text goes beyond survival Japanese, turning to the basics of Japanese syntax. Topics covered include plain forms of verbs and adjectives; compound sentences; modifying, temporal (“when”), and conditional (“if”) clauses; potential and volitional forms; and direct and indirect quotation. By the end of the book, learners will have acquired through a series of concise grammatical explanations and extensive speaking and listening exercises a command of Japanese that will enable them to carry on a variety of daily conversations.

This textbook includes:

- A free CD containing 47 minutes of listening practice based on 94 dialogues introduced in the book.
- 160 kanji (Chinese characters used in Japanese), with ample space to practice writing them.
- Over 350 illustrations to make the learning process both fun and effective.
- 17 reading tasks
- Quizzes that allow learners to test their understanding.
- Usage, culture, and style notes