Nakama : intermediate Japanese: communication, culture, context
Author(s)
Bibliographic Information
Nakama : intermediate Japanese: communication, culture, context
Cengage Learning, c2018
3rd ed., student ed
- 1
- 2
- Other Title
-
なかま
Available at 1 libraries
Search this Book/Journal
Note
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
- Volume
-
1 ISBN 9781285429595
Description
NAKAMA 1 is a complete, flexible introductory program designed to present the fundamentals of the Japanese language to users. The NAKAMA 1 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, updated culture, and contemporary vocabulary to enhance both teaching and learning.
Table of Contents
1. The Japanese Sound System and Hiragana.
2. Greetings and Introductions.
3. Daily Routines.
4. Japanese Cities.
5. Japanese Homes.
6. Leisure Time.
7. Favorite Things and Activities.
8. Shopping.
9. Restaurants and Invitations.
10. My Family.
11. Seasons and Weather.
12. Annual Events.
- Volume
-
2 ISBN 9781337116039
Description
NAKAMA 2 is the second part of a two-year proficiency-oriented program that emphasizes practical communication and the development of listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills. The eleven thematic chapters, plus one preliminary chapter, focus on high-frequency communication situations; while chapter dialogues illustrate typical daily events representative in Japanese life and provide realistic contexts in which to learn vocabulary and grammar.
Table of Contents
Preliminary Chapter.
1. Health.
2. Travel Plans.
3. Preparing for the Future.
4. Asking for Favors.
5. Asking for and Giving Directions.
6. Gifts.
7. Cooking.
8. Rumors.
9. Culture and Customs.
10. Complaints and Apologies.
11. Talking about Employment.
by "Nielsen BookData"