Nakama 1: Japanese Communication, Culture, Context (World Languages)

Nakama 1: Japanese Communication, Culture, Context (World Languages) by Hatasa, Yukiko Abe. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781285429595.

NAKAMA 1 is a complete, flexible introductory program designed to present the fundamentals of the Japanese language to users. The NAKAMA 1 program focuses on proficiency-based language learning, emphasizes practical communication and student interaction, and fosters the development of all four language skills and cultural awareness. Thematically organized chapters focus on high-frequency communicative situations and introduce students to the Japanese language and its three writing systems: hiragana, katakana, and kanji. Maintaining the programs balanced approach, the new edition features updated technology resources, updated culture, and contemporary vocabulary to enhance both teaching and learning.