About the Course
“This textbook provides the learner with ample opportunities to think on their own, to discuss with their classmates, and to reflect on their views and awareness of the target culture ... it is a totally learner-centred textbook by which the learners can ‘discover’ the ways of speaking culturally appropriate Japanese on their own”
Kazuki Morimoto, Leeds University, UK
This innovative advanced level course in Japanese teaches appropriate language use in real-life situations. With an emphasis on listening and speaking skills, the course takes a descriptive approach, demonstrating the variations that exist among Japanese speakers. Authentic sample dialogues demonstrate a range of generally preferred language uses, giving the student the tools to communicate in an effective and culturally appropriate manner.
Organized according to frequently used functions of speech, such as requesting, apologizing, refusing, thanking, and complimenting, Advanced Japanese: Communication in Context presents commonly used expressions and typical speech routines, providing the learner with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with their usage within the social context.
Key features of the textbook include:
- Exercises throughout, including further optional activities and suggestions online
- Self-evaluation section and other assessment tools in each chapter
- Unit summaries, grammar notes and role-play activities
- A companion website with audio files to accompany the dialogues within the textbook
- Online Teacher’s Guide which fully supports the textbook, featuring extensive notes and guidance also available through the companion website
Advanced Japanese: Communication in Context is the ideal resource for all intermediate to advanced learners of Japanese. The course is also an invaluable tool for anyone involved in the teaching of Japanese language.