Intermediate Japanese Quartet I

Product Description

The "Intermediate Japanese Quartet" is a comprehensive Japanese language textbook designed for students who have completed the beginner level. It aims to develop the four essential language skills—reading, writing, speaking, and listening—in a balanced manner, helping learners acquire Japanese proficiency that leads to advanced levels. The textbook is divided into two volumes: Vol. 1 (Lessons 1–6) and Vol. 2 (Lessons 7–12). Vol. 1 is tailored for learners preparing for the N3 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), while Vol. 2 focuses on the N2 level. The content includes sentence patterns, expressions, kanji, and reading strategies, making it a well-rounded resource for intermediate learners.

Product Features

- Each section of the textbook is organized into "Reading," "Writing," "Speaking," and "Listening" components, all connected by common themes. The reading topics are integrated into the writing compositions, speaking conversations, and listening comprehension exercises, ensuring a cohesive learning experience. - The listening comprehension section incorporates sentence patterns and expressions from the reading material, reinforcing language acquisition. - An optional workbook is available, offering additional practice exercises for the readings and sentence patterns/expressions in each section. - The textbook includes a "Kanji Challenge" section to help learners develop strategies for acquiring kanji characters. - Elementary grammar is reviewed in the "Elementary Grammar Check" section, ensuring a solid foundation for intermediate-level learning. - Additional resources include listening comprehension answers and scripts, a sentence patterns and expressions index, and a vocabulary index. A separate volume provides a comprehensive vocabulary and kanji list.

Structure of Vol. 1

Vol. 1 of the "Intermediate Japanese Quartet" covers Lessons 1–6, with each lesson divided into the following sections: - "Reading" - "Writing" - "Speaking" - "Listening" Additionally, it includes: - Elementary Grammar Check (review of elementary grammar) - Kanji Challenge (strategies for kanji acquisition) - Listening comprehension answers and scripts - Sentence patterns and expressions index - Vocabulary index A separate volume contains a detailed vocabulary list and kanji list for further reference.

Author Information

The textbook is developed by a team of experienced Japanese language educators: - **Tadashi Sakamoto**: Holds a Ph.D. in Applied Psycholinguistics from Boston University, USA. Currently a professor at Nagoya University of Foreign Studies. - **Akemi Yasui**: Holds an M.A. in Linguistic Science from Tohoku University. Currently a lecturer at the International Institute for Japanese Language Education, Nagoya University of Foreign Studies. - **Yuriko Ide**: Holds an M.A. in Japanese Linguistics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA. Currently a full-time language instructor at Nanzan University. - **Miyuki Doi**: Holds an M.A. in Japanese Linguistics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA. Currently a full-time language instructor at Nanzan University. - **Hideki Hamada**: Holds a Ph.D. in Language Education from Indiana University, USA. Currently an Assistant Professor at Akita International University, with prior experience at Knox College, Columbia University, and Nanzan University.