{"product_id":"marugoto-japanese-language-and-culture-starter-a1-jf-standard-japanese-coursebook","title":"Marugoto Japanese Language and Culture Starter A1 – JF Standard Japanese Coursebook","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Starter A1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a beginner-level Japanese coursebook series for adult learners, developed in accordance with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJF Standard for Japanese-Language Education\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which is based on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCEFR framework\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe series focuses on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epractical communication and mutual understanding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, helping learners use Japanese in real-life situations rather than studying grammar in isolation. Each topic introduces everyday situations in which people from different cultural backgrounds communicate in Japanese, with plenty of photographs, illustrations and listening activities to support both language learning and intercultural understanding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarter A1 level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, learners aim to understand and use basic Japanese phrases and expressions needed in everyday life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Starter A1 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 can be used separately depending on your study goals, or together for a more complete beginner Japanese course.\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 Starter A1 Katsudoo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e focuses primarily on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elistening and speaking practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearners are exposed to a large amount of natural spoken Japanese and gradually develop the ability to communicate through practical activities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach lesson uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan-do goals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, focusing on what the learner will be able to accomplish in Japanese.\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 focus on speaking and listening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 2 hours 30 minutes of audio materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractical everyday communication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Japanese conversations\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 learning progress management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCEFR-compatible learning goals\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 30–40 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 Starter A1 Rikai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e focuses on systematically learning the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese language structures needed for communication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt supports the practical communication skills introduced in Katsudoo by developing vocabulary, sentence patterns, grammar, reading and writing skills.\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\u003eSystematic study of beginner Japanese structures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVocabulary and expression development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReading and writing practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 2 hours 44 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\u003eExtensive photographs and illustrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortfolio-based learning management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCEFR-compatible learning goals\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 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 – Japanese Language\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesson 1: Hello\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesson 2: One More Time, Please\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic 2 – Myself\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesson 3: Nice to Meet You\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesson 4: There Are Three People in My Family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic 3 – Food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesson 5: What Do You Like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesson 6: Where Do You Eat?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic 4 – Home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesson 7: There Are Three Rooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesson 8: It’s a Nice Room\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic 5 – Daily Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesson 9: What Time Do You Get Up?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesson 10: When Is Good for You?\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 – Days Off 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesson 11: What Is Your Hobby?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesson 12: Would You Like to Go Together?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic 7 – Town\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesson 13: How Do You Get There?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesson 14: It’s a Famous Temple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic 8 – Shopping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesson 15: Cute!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesson 16: This One, Please\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopic 9 – Days Off 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesson 17: It Was Fun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesson 18: Next Time, I Want to Go to Kyoto\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 specifically for adult Japanese learners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner-friendly A1 level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocuses on real communication rather than grammar alone\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\u003eIntroduces Japanese culture alongside the language\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses practical Can-do learning goals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-color design with abundant visual support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for classroom study and self-study\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on the JF Standard and CEFR scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan be used as Katsudoo only, Rikai only, or as a complete two-book course\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 for learners and teachers.\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\u003eVocabulary indexes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpression indexes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultilingual vocabulary resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan-do checklists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriting worksheets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanji vocabulary resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConversation 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\u003eLesson demonstration videos\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 lists\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 Starter A1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Title: まるごと 日本のことばと文化 入門 A1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevel: Starter \/ A1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramework: JF Standard \/ CEFR-based\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Learners: Adult beginners 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: Communicative activities, listening and speaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRikai Focus: Vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing and language structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Study Time – Katsudoo: Approximately 30–40 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Study Time – Rikai: Approximately 40 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKatsudoo and Rikai are separate books.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Please select the desired version before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKatsudoo focuses mainly on practical listening and speaking, while Rikai provides systematic language study. 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