βLevel: Elementary
βGenre: Comprehensive
βLanguage: English is used for instructions, grammar explanations and word meanings.
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Overview of Daijobu Book 2
Learning goals:
γ»Be able to coherently discuss various topics.
γ»Be able to communicate enjoyably with native speakers.
γ»Understand key elements of beginning basic grammar (various conjugations of verbs, plain style, direction of action, etc.).
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No. of words studied:Β Approx. 500
No. of kanji studied:Β 93
Estimated classroom time:Β 40 hours
Japanese text is written in kanji (with readings in hiragana) and kana, all with romanized readings.
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This task-centered textbook helps beginning learners master fundamental communication skills through a practical, step-by-step approach.
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Every unit progressively builds up communication skills by taking learners through tasks that challenge them to practically apply their skills in diverse activities. In contrast with lessons that focus on rote memorization of sentence patterns, Nihongo Daijobu! introduces learners to essential constructions in a flexible, intuitive way, helping them to acquire the power to communicate in basic Japanese in a short time. This book responds to the needs of learners who have struggled with putting classroom Japanese to use in the real world.
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Book 2 builds on the everyday communication coping skills acquired from Book 1 by increasing the accuracy and breadth of the learnerβs power of communication and by deepening understanding of key elements of beginning grammar.
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β’ The accompanying supplement provides grammar review sheets and basic kanji drills.
β’ Comes with a CD-ROM containing approximately 2.5 hours of audio material (MP3).
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Materials in the Daijobu series
Book 1 Β Textbook (Units 1-12)
Book 1 Β Teacher's Guide
Book 2 Β Textbook (Units 13-24)
Book 2 Β Teacher's Guide
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Contents
Unit 13γDaisuki desuΒ Β (Likes and Dislikes)
Unit 14γWatashi, kazoku, shitogoΒ Β (Me, my family, and my job)
Unit 15γSugu kite kudasai!Β Β (Come quickly, please!)
Unit 16γHontΕni arigatΕΒ Β (Thank you very much)
Unit 17γWatashi no kuni to NihonΒ Β (My country and Japan)
Unit 18γDekimasu!Β Β (I can do it!)
Unit 19γWatashi no kuni no osusume supottoΒ Β (Vacation spots in my country)
Unit 20γKi ni shinaide kudasaiΒ Β (Please don't worry)
Unit 21γWasurerarenai omoideΒ Β (Unforgettable memories)
Unit 22γDΕ omoimasu kaΒ Β (What do you think?)
Unit 23γMoshi mahΕ ga tsukaetaraΒ Β (If I could use magic)
Unit 24γOkagesamade jΕzu ni narimashitaΒ Β (Thanks to you, it has improved)
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