{"product_id":"marugoto-japanese-language-and-culture-elementary-1-a2-jf-standard-coursebook","title":"Marugoto Japanese Language and Culture Elementary 1 A2 – JF Standard Coursebook","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Elementary 1 A2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a Japanese coursebook series for adult learners who have completed beginner-level study and want to develop practical communication skills for familiar, everyday situations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJF Standard for Japanese-Language Education\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which is aligned with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCEFR framework\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the course focuses on what learners can actually do in Japanese. Each lesson uses practical \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan-do goals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, helping students build the ability to communicate naturally rather than study grammar in isolation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElementary 1 A2 level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, learners aim to handle simple conversational exchanges about familiar topics such as family, weather, daily life, travel, health, shopping, and celebrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe level consists of two complementary books:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKatsudoo (かつどう)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Coursebook for Communicative Language Activities\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRikai (りかい)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Coursebook for Communicative Language Competences\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth books cover the same 9 topics and 18 lessons. They may be used independently or together for a more complete Japanese-learning program.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariant 1: Katsudoo – Communicative Language Activities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarugoto Elementary 1 A2 Katsudoo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e focuses on building practical \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espeaking and listening skills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through a large amount of natural Japanese audio input.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearners listen to realistic conversations, practice useful expressions, and gradually develop the confidence to communicate in familiar everyday situations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey features include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong emphasis on listening and speaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractical communication-based activities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 3 hours 11 minutes of audio materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan-do learning goals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-color pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtensive photographs and illustrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong intercultural communication focus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortfolio-based progress management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCEFR-compatible learning structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9 topics and 18 lessons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended course length: approximately 40–60 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariant 2: Rikai – Communicative Language Competences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarugoto Elementary 1 A2 Rikai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e focuses on systematically developing the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elanguage knowledge needed for communication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, and kanji.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt complements Katsudoo by helping learners understand how the Japanese language works while using the same topics and communicative goals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey features include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStructured grammar and vocabulary study\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReading and writing practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanji vocabulary development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 3 hours 4 minutes of audio materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan-do-based learning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-color pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtensive photographs and illustrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortfolio-based progress management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCEFR-compatible learning structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9 topics and 18 lessons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended course length: approximately 40–60 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopics \u0026amp; Lessons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic 1 – Me and My Family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesson 1: I Live in Tokyo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesson 2: My Hobby Is Listening to Classical Music\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic 2 – Seasons and 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See the Night View?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic 5 – Foreign Languages and Cultures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesson 9: Japanese Pronunciation Is Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesson 10: I Want to Go to Japan Someday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReview \u0026amp; Test 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic 6 – Eating Outdoors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesson 11: What Will You Bring?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesson 12: That Looks Delicious\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic 7 – Business Trips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesson 13: I Have Met Mr. Tanaka Before\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesson 14: May I Use This?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic 8 – Health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesson 15: You Should Exercise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesson 16: I Go Running and Swimming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic 9 – Celebrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesson 17: I Received It for My Birthday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesson 18: I Think a Party Would Be Good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReview \u0026amp; Test 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Marugoto?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for adult learners of Japanese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for learners progressing beyond Starter A1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocuses on practical, real-life Japanese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses natural listening input from the beginning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes Japanese culture and intercultural communication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses clear Can-do learning goals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on the JF Standard and CEFR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-color layout with strong visual support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for classroom learning and self-study\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKatsudoo and Rikai can be used separately or together\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree Online Learning Resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA variety of supplementary resources are available online.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Katsudoo Learners:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriting task sheets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultilingual vocabulary indexes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpression indexes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan-do conversation summaries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultilingual Can-do checklists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Rikai Learners:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultilingual vocabulary indexes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpression indexes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanji vocabulary lists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese self-check resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition worksheets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Teachers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeaching guidance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVocabulary indexes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpression indexes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanji vocabulary resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Name: Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Elementary 1 A2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Title: まるごと 日本のことばと文化 初級1 A2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevel: Elementary 1 \/ A2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramework: JF Standard \/ CEFR-based\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Learners: Adult learners of Japanese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Topics: 9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Lessons: 18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Full-color Japanese language coursebook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Variants: Katsudoo \/ Rikai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKatsudoo Focus: Listening, speaking and practical communication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRikai Focus: Grammar, 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