This task-centered textbook helps beginning learners master fundamental communication skills through a practical, step-by-step approach.

 

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.

 

Book 1 is aimed at enabling learners to gain reasonable fluency for everyday situations and a firm command of basic grammar (nominal, adjectival and verbal sentences). 

 

・Hiragana and katakana drills are provided at the end of the book. 

・The accompanying supplement includes sets of expressions categorized by situation, and a list of basic vocabulary.

・Approximately three hours of audio material (download).

 

 

Book 1: Textbook (Units 1-12)

Book 1: Teacher's Guide

Book 2: Textbook (Units 13-24)

Book 2: Teacher's Guide

 

 

・Be able to adequately communicate in various everyday situations using skills already acquired.

・Be able to describe aspects of everyday life to a reasonable extent.

・Understand basic grammar (nominal, adjectival and verbal sentences). 

No. of words studied: Approx. 500. The expressions and vocabulary provided in the supplement are highly relevant to learners’ everyday needs.

Estimated classroom time: 24 hours

Text is written in hiragana and katakana, all with romanized readings.

 

 

Unit 1　Dōzo yoroshiku  (Nice to meet you)
Unit 2　Nan desu ka  (What is this?)
Unit 3　Nan-ji desu ka  (What time is it?)
Unit 4　Kaimono  (Shopping strategies)
Unit 5　Okinawa ni ikimasu  (I am going to Okinawa)
Unit 6　Denwa  (Using telephone strategies)
Unit 7　Itadakimasu  (Thank you for the meal)
Unit 8　Saikō no nichi-yōbi  (My perfect Sunday)
Unit 9　Sore, ii desu ne!  (That's nice!)
Unit 10　Dō deshita ka  (How was it?)
Unit 11　Yasumitai-n-desu ga . . .  (Calling in sick)
Unit 12　Watashi no sodatta machi  (My hometown)