{"product_id":"marugoto-japanese-language-and-culture-pre-intermediate-a2-b1-jf-standard-coursebook","title":"Marugoto Japanese Language and Culture Pre-Intermediate A2\/B1 – JF Standard Coursebook","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Pre-Intermediate A2\/B1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a Japanese coursebook for adult learners progressing from elementary Japanese toward the intermediate level.\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 uses the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCEFR framework\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Marugoto focuses on practical communication and what learners can actually accomplish in Japanese. Each topic introduces realistic situations in which people from different cultural backgrounds interact, helping learners develop both Japanese communication skills and intercultural understanding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Intermediate A2\/B1 level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, learners aim to express themselves about subjects directly connected to their background and everyday circumstances. They also develop the ability to briefly discuss topics that interest them, giving simple opinions and explaining their reasons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the earlier Marugoto levels, this Pre-Intermediate volume integrates language activities and competences into a single coursebook.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-intermediate Japanese coursebook for adult learners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridges CEFR A2 and B1 levels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on the JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocuses on practical, real-world communication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses Can-do goals throughout the course\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps learners express opinions and give simple reasons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevelops communication around everyday and personally relevant topics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong emphasis on natural Japanese audio input\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 3 hours 17 minutes of audio materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-color pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich photography and illustrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes intercultural learning throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortfolio system helps learners monitor progress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for classroom study and independent learning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9 practical topics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended course length: approximately 60–80 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You Will Learn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis level helps learners move beyond basic everyday exchanges and communicate in greater detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearners practice how to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTalk about experiences and situations related to everyday life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplain personal preferences and interests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpress simple opinions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive reasons for their opinions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle common problems and unexpected situations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipate in conversations about work, relationships, travel and language learning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstand increasingly natural spoken Japanese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic 1 – Sports Matches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn to communicate about sporting events, matches and related experiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic 2 – Looking for a Home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractice discussing housing, preferences and finding a place to live.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic 3 – Comfort Food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTalk about foods that feel familiar or comforting and explain personal preferences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic 4 – Visiting Someone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractice language and cultural conventions related to visiting other people.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic 5 – The Joy of Learning Languages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscuss experiences, motivations and opinions related to studying languages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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 – Marriage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn to discuss relationships, marriage and related opinions or experiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic 7 – Asking for Advice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractice explaining problems, asking for advice and responding to other people's 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class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarugoto does not focus only on memorizing grammar rules.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead, grammar, vocabulary and expressions are introduced within realistic situations, helping learners understand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhen, why and how Japanese is actually used\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe course provides extensive listening input and encourages learners to develop their language skills through active communication and experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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 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 index\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpression index\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanji vocabulary list\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConversation preparation notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultilingual Can-do checklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic review materials\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\u003eMultilingual vocabulary index\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpression index\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanji vocabulary list\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 Pre-Intermediate A2\/B1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Title: まるごと 日本のことばと文化 初中級 A2\/B1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevel: Pre-Intermediate \/ A2–B1\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: 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