{"product_id":"advanced-japanese-noriko-ishihara-9780415777087","title":"Advanced Japanese: Communication in Context","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis innovative advanced level course in Japanese teaches appropriate language use in real life situations. With an emphasis on listening and speaking skills, the course takes a descriptive approach, demonstrating the variations that exist among Japanese speakers. Authentic sample dialogues demonstrate a range of generally preferred language uses, giving the student the tools to communicate in an effective and culturally appropriate manner. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganized according to frequently used functions of speech, such as requesting, apologizing, refusing and thanking and complimenting, \u003cem\u003eAdvanced Japanese\u003c\/em\u003e presents commonly-used expressions and typical speech routines, providing the learner with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with their usage within the social context.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdvanced Japanese: Communication in Context\u003c\/em\u003e not only introduces commonly-used formulaic expressions, but also teaches learners how Japanese speakers assess crucial contextual factors such as relative social status, level of familiarity, and content of speech as they interpret a message and use language to convey their intentions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey features of the textbook include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eexercises throughout, including 'core' and 'optional' activities \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eself-assessment section in each chapter \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eunit summaries, grammar notes and role-play activities \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ea separate Teacher's Guide which fully supports the textbook featuring extensive notes and guidance also available through the companion website.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey features of the companion website include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ecomplete audio files to accompany all dialogues within the textbook\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eoptional extra activities for students wishing to progress beyond the textbook\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eteacher's guide - downloadable in both Japanese and English.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdvanced Japanese: Communication in Context\u003c\/em\u003e is the ideal resource for all intermediate to advanced learners of Japanese. The course is also an invaluable tool for anyone involved in the teaching of Japanese language. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNoriko Ishihara\u003c\/strong\u003e is Associate Professor of EFL\/TESOL at Hosei University, Japan.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagara Maeda\u003c\/strong\u003e teaches Japanese at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Noriko Ishihara, Magara Maeda\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0415777089\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415777087\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.50h x 6.70w x 0.40d","brand":"Noriko Ishihara","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44138400186623,"sku":"9780415777087","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_41e75316-6c49-433a-8fb6-d40d9b74982a.jpg?v=1687899455","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/advanced-japanese-noriko-ishihara-9780415777087","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}