Synopses & Reviews
andlt;iandgt;Contemporary Japanese Workbook, Volume 1andlt;/iandgt; was created as a supplementary material for andlt;iandgt;Contemporary Japanese: An Introductory Textbook for College Students.andlt;/iandgt; A workbook which is best used for reviewing and reinforcing the concepts and learning materials introduced in the textbook, it is also designed to function as a standalone comprehensive workbook. Some of the features included for this purpose are (a) presentation of a brief note on the concept tested before every question, (b) providing of vocabulary and kanji glossaries on unfamiliar words, and (c) an audio input by native speakers. This workbook also offers materials in the business, traveling and daily life contexts, in addition to the college life context featured greatly in the textbook.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;Contemporary Japanese Workbookandlt;/iandgt; series comes in two volumes, consisting of 26 chapters (Chapter One to Fourteen in Volume 1 and Chapter Fifteen to Twentyand#8211;Six in Volume Two) in all. It integrates all the information provided in the textbook. Each chapter in the workbook has specific objectives and includes the following six sections:andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt; Kanjia and vocabularyandlt;/iandgt;andlt;liandgt;Grammar.andlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Conversation and Usage.andlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Listening Comprehension.andlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Writing.andlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; New Vocabulary Reference List.andlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;In andlt;iandgt;Contemporary Japanese Workbook Volume Oneandlt;/iandgt;, hiragana characters are introduced in Chapter One in the form of questions along with audio recordings, and are used in subsequent chapters without ruby, in this case in romanji. Katakana characters are introduced in Chapter Four, also in the form of questions, and are used in subsequent chapters without ruby. Kanji characters are introduced in the form of questions, accompanied by detailed information such as meanings, component equations, remembering guides, stroke order, and usage examples. The required kanji characters in every chapter are introduced without ruby. When they appear again in the following chapters, ruby is sparingly provided, wherever it is thought to be helpful, and the use of this pronunciation guide is gradually reduced. Nonand#8211;required kanji characters occasionally appear with ruby to help learners get accustomed to kanji and thus, able to see the phrase boundaries in a sentence easily.
Synopsis
Includes Audio CD.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;Contemporary Japanese Workbook Volume 1andlt;/iandgt; serves as supplementary material for andlt;iandgt;Contemporary Japanese: A Textbook for College Students Volume 1andlt;/iandgt;, as well as a self-sufficient comprehensive workbook for practicing and reviewing Japanese. Focusing on four language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing), it contains 13 chapters of worksheets and activities on vocabulary and grammar usage, and conversations in the context of formal and informal college daily life, business and traveling. An accompanying audio CD contains drills, dialogues and listening comprehension exercises.
Synopsis
Contemporary Japanese Workbook, Volume 1 was created as a supplementary material for
Contemporary Japanese: An Introductory Textbook for College Students. A workbook which is best used for reviewing and reinforcing the concepts and learning materials introduced in the textbook, it is also designed to function as a standalone comprehensive workbook. Some of the features included for this purpose are (a) presentation of a brief note on the concept tested before every question, (b) providing of vocabulary and kanji glossaries on unfamiliar words, and (c) an audio input by native speakers. This workbook also offers materials in the business, traveling and daily life contexts, in addition to the college life context featured greatly in the textbook.
Contemporary Japanese Workbook series comes in two volumes, consisting of 26 chapters (Chapter One to Fourteen in Volume 1 and Chapter Fifteen to Twenty-Six in Volume Two) in all. It integrates all the information provided in the textbook. Each chapter in the workbook has specific objectives and includes the following six sections:
- Kanjia and vocabulary
- Grammar.
- Conversation and Usage.
- Listening Comprehension.
- Writing.
- New Vocabulary Reference List.
In
Contemporary Japanese Workbook Volume One, hiragana characters are introduced in Chapter One in the form of questions along with audio recordings, and are used in subsequent chapters without ruby, in this case in romanji. Katakana characters are introduced in Chapter Four, also in the form of questions, and are used in subsequent chapters without ruby. Kanji characters are introduced in the form of questions, accompanied by detailed information such as meanings, component equations, remembering guides, stroke order, and usage examples. The required kanji characters in every chapter are introduced without ruby. When they appear again in the following chapters, ruby is sparingly provided, wherever it is thought to be helpful, and the use of this pronunciation guide is gradually reduced. Non-required kanji characters occasionally appear with ruby to help learners get accustomed to kanji and thus, able to see the phrase boundaries in a sentence easily.
Synopsis
Contains 13 chapters of worksheets and activities on vocabulary and grammar usage.
Synopsis
Includes Audio CD.
Contemporary Japanese Workbook Volume 1 serves as supplementary material for Contemporary Japanese: A Textbook for College Students Volume 1, as well as a self-sufficient comprehensive workbook for practicing and reviewing Japanese. Focusing on four language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing), it contains 13 chapters of worksheets and activities on vocabulary and grammar usage, and conversations in the context of formal and informal college daily life, business and traveling. An accompanying audio CD contains drills, dialogues and listening comprehension exercises.
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Eriko Satoandlt;/bandgt; received her PhD in linguistics from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. She is the Executive Director of the Japan Center, as well as the Founding Director of the Pre-College Japanese Language Program there.