Advanced Japanese

<p>This innovative advanced level course in Japanese teaches appropriate language use in real life situations. With an emphasis on listening and speaking skills the course takes a descriptive approach demonstrating the variations that exist among Japanese speakers. Authentic sample dialogues demonstrate a range of generally preferred language uses giving the student the tools to communicate in an effective and culturally appropriate manner. </p><p>Organized according to frequently used functions of speech such as requesting apologizing refusing and thanking and complimenting <em>Advanced Japanese</em> presents commonly-used expressions and typical speech routines providing the learner with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with their usage within the social context.</p><p><em>Advanced Japanese: Communication in Context</em> not only introduces commonly-used formulaic expressions but also teaches learners how Japanese speakers assess crucial contextual factors such as relative social status level of familiarity and content of speech as they interpret a message and use language to convey their intentions.</p><p>Key features of the textbook include:</p><ul> <li>exercises throughout including ‘core’ and ‘optional’ activities </li> <li>self-assessment section in each chapter </li> <li>unit summaries grammar notes and role-play activities </li> <li>a separate Teacher’s Guide which fully supports the textbook featuring extensive notes and guidance also available through the companion website.</li> </ul><p>Key features of the companion website include:</p><ul> <li>complete audio files to accompany all dialogues within the textbook</li> <li>optional extra activities for students wishing to progress beyond the textbook</li> <li>teacher's guide – downloadable in both Japanese and English.</li> </ul><p><em>Advanced Japanese: Communication in Context</em> is the ideal resource for all intermediate to advanced learners of Japanese. The course is also an invaluable tool for anyone involved in the teaching of Japanese language. </p><p><strong>Noriko Ishihara</strong> is Associate Professor of EFL/TESOL at Hosei University Japan.<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Magara Maeda</strong> teaches Japanese at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls USA.</p>