EAN: 9784874245132
Year of publication: 2011
Publisher: Kurosio
Number of pages: 312 (Main book ) + 20 (audio transcripts)
Languages: English and Japanese
Country of origin: Japan
Living Japanese is an entry level Japanese textbook comprising 30 lessons in three volumes. It aims to teach the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing to students at university and other tertiary institutions, but it will be found useful by anyone interested in learning the language.
Pictorial illustrations bring each language pattern to life and the easy to follow grammar explanations and ample practice tasks focus on developing natural, practical language skills.
Other features include lively conversation texts, numerous role-playing and other activities, listening practice, Japanese cultural notes, kanji reading and writing, and comprehensive grammar exercises.