(LEVEL 2)

Advanced beginner level or Level 4 of JLPT with approx. 1500 to 2500 characters. Adds 150 word vocabulary to Level 0 and 1. Grammar less controlled than Level 1.

(Grammar)
dictionary form, て-form, ない-form, nominal modification, ～と（conditional）, ～から（cause）, ～なる, ～のだ,　etc.

Japanese Graded Readers（にほんご よむよむ文庫）meet the need of the learners of Japanese who want to learn and enjoy reading/listening in Japanese. Each reader is written and edited with care to every detail so you can enjoy reading and absorb tons of Japanese without a dictionary.

‘Tadoku’ simply means reading a lot of easy and interesting books at your own pace. Just follow the four rules to thoroughly enjoy reading in Japanese:

1. Start from scratch  2. Don’t use a dictionary  3. Skip over difficult words, phrases and passages.  4. When the going gets tough, quit reading and pick up a new book.

: Five levels for the biginning to intermediate learners. Ranges from folk tales, fiction,  biographies, history, and culture.

: Every kanji has its reading printed next to it, and also every katakana up to Level 3.

: Vocabulary and grammar are controlled throughout.

: Vocabulary outside the control list are made clear through paraphrasing and/or illustrations.

: CD recording with sound effects makes reading, listening and shadowing much fun．