Nakama 1 Enhanced, Student text: Introductory Japanese Communication, Culture, Context

New! Updated and expanded cultural content presents profiles of contemporary Japanese lifestyles, illustrated with abundant realistic photos and accompanied by questions that develop cultural awareness.

New! Enhanced and expanded art program features culturally authentic manga-style illustrations that reflect contemporary Japanese culture.

New! Earlier introduction of katakana and kanji encourages use of the writing systems and accelerates recognition of 125 commonly used kanji; for instructors who prefer to teach katakana after Chapter 3, furigana subscripts are retained for katakana until Chapter 4.

New! Updated technology resources include video footage featuring both dialogues and cultural scenes, and the CL JapaneseSPACE portal to new online content that provides free website resources and activities for instructors and students as well as premium interactive video and audio activities.

Comprehensive vocabulary presentations support acquisition with illustrations and captions, the chapter dialogue, clear explanations, and follow-up activities.

Clear, easy-to-follow grammar explanations stress language functions and highlight their use and appropriateness in social interactions.

Listening and communication sections contain strategies and activities to promote listening and speaking skills; an icon in the Listening section directs students to activities found on both the In-Text Audio CD and Student Website.

Readings immediately following the Kanji section include author-generated texts that provide practice and reading strategies.

Early introduction of language describing everyday activities encourages students to talk about their daily lives early in the course.

Integration sections concluding each chapter provide practice and role-play opportunities to reinforce comprehension.