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Your personalized experience through the Japanese course delivers a blend of learning features, exercises, and personalized review with an award-winning conversational learning process that focuses on the four skills necessary to connect in another language; grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and culture. Building on learned material presented in diverse contexts prepares you to start the conversation with confidence. Challenge yourself to learn something new.

Grammar

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Culture

Etiquette, body language, gestures — set the mood. Culture Notes provide a backdrop to learning material and let the Japanese culture come alive, setting you up to forge deeper connections with the Japanese language.

Vocabulary

Critical thinking and memory-building exercises blend new vocabulary into lesson progress, allowing you to pick up on the structure of your target language so you can apply new content that will be presented in various contexts throughout the course.

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Develop your ear for Japanese. Rewind and repeat as you need to through listening passages read by native speakers, or read along as you go, and listen for context clues that will help you answer questions that challenge you recall what you just heard.

Reading

Pick up on new new vocabulary and assess your comprehension through reading material that presents new words in the context of learned material, with optional accompanying audio read by native speakers.

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Course Overview

Learn Japanese language and culture with Mango Languages' easy-to-digest units, which introduce you to Japanese vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and culture. Our interactive words and phrases, local insights, and memory-building exercises help you understand, apply, and practice what you learn.

Japanese

Main Units

Our main language course that contains the core content.

  • 1Introductions
  • 2Connections
  • 3Community
  • 4Lifestyle
  • 5Ambitions

Specialty

Topic-based courses that are shorter in overall length

  • 1English Loanwords
  • 2Mimetic Words
  • Chapter 1 - Salutations and Small Talk
  • Chapter 2 - Languages and Origins
  • Chapter 3 - Introductions and Professions
  • Chapter 4 - Personal Info and Preferences
  • Chapter 1 - Places and Directions
  • Chapter 2 - Currency and Counting
  • Chapter 3 - Food and Drink Culture
  • Chapter 4 - Transportation and Payment
  • Chapter 5 - Help and Requests
  • Chapter 6 - Clarification and Explanation
  • Chapter 7 - Compliments and Corrections
  • Chapter 8 - Household Rooms and Items
  • Chapter 9 - Relatives and Pets
  • Chapter 10 - Career and Hobbies
  • Chapter 1 - Friends and Relationships
  • Chapter 2 - Recreation and Relaxation
  • Chapter 3 - Weather and Landscapes
  • Chapter 4 - Cooking and Eating
  • Chapter 5 - Shopping and Apparel
  • Chapter 6 - Tasks and Errands
  • Chapter 7 - Travel and Tourism
  • Chapter 8 - Physical Descriptions and Humor
  • Chapter 9 - Opinions and Popular Culture
  • Chapter 1 - Hospital and Pharmacy
  • Chapter 2 - College and University Life
  • Chapter 3 - Social Events and Gatherings
  • Chapter 4 - Food Allergies and Ingredients
  • Chapter 5 - Sports and Fitness
  • Chapter 6 - Family and Name Origins
  • Chapter 7 - Historic People and Events
  • Chapter 8 - Thoughts and Emotions
  • Chapter 9 - Movies and TV
  • Chapter 1 - Airports and Customs
  • Chapter 2 - Hotels and Local Attractions
  • Chapter 3 - House Hunting and Moving
  • Chapter 4 - Utilities and Repair
  • Chapter 5 - Education and Career
  • Chapter 6 - Emergencies and Aid
  • Chapter 7 - Hair and Beauty Services
  • Chapter 8 - Household and Lifestyle
  • Chapter 9 - Events and Schedules
  • Chapter 1 - Coke and Chips, Please!
  • Chapter 1 - My Heart Is Pounding!

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 1 - Salutations and Small Talk

Conversational Goals

  • Express Gratitude and Respond to Thanks
  • Greet People
  • Inquire After Someone's Well-Being
  • Make Small Talk with Strangers
  • Say Goodbye

Grammar Goals

  • Be Introduced to the Particle に That Indicates a Point of Time
  • Form Sentences Using the Copula です
  • Form Yes/No Questions with the Particle か
  • Learn Basic Sentence Structure
  • Learn to Properly Use the Conversational Particle ね

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 2 - Languages and Origins

Conversational Goals

  • Ask and Tell What Language Someone Can Speak
  • Ask and Tell Where Someone Is From
  • Count up to 19
  • Get Someone's Attention
  • State Where You Live

Grammar Goals

  • Learn the Affirmative and Negative Forms of Verbs in the Non-Past Tense
  • Understand the Particle に That Indicates a Location
  • Use the Particle から That Indicates a Starting Point
  • Use the Particle が That Marks the Direct Object of the Verb
  • Use the Polite Form of Where どちら

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 3 - Introductions and Professions

Conversational Goals

  • Ask / Provide One's Name, Nationality, and Occupation
  • Introduce Yourself and Another Person
  • Recognize Japanese Names
  • Respond to Introductions
  • Say That You Are Not Someone or Something

Grammar Goals

  • Form Short Questions with their Predicate Omitted
  • Use First Person Pronouns わたし , わたしたち
  • Use the Negative Form of the Copula です
  • Use the Particle は as a Topic Marker
  • Use the Prefix お That Expresses Respect and Politeness

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 4 - Personal Info and Preferences

Conversational Goals

  • Ask / Say the Date and the Day of the Week
  • Ask Someone's Home Address, Phone Number, Email Address, and Age
  • Count 20 - 99
  • Name Some Colors and Food Items
  • Provide Your Home Address, Phone Number, Email Address, and Age

Grammar Goals

  • Form Questions Using the Question Words なん (What) and いつ (When)
  • Learn the Counter for Age さい
  • Understand the Functions of the Particles の and と
  • Use the Prefix ご That Expresses Respect and Politeness

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 1 - Places and Directions

Conversational Goals

  • Ask for Directions
  • Get Help Finding Places Using a Map
  • Identify Important Places and Facilities Around Town
  • Talk About Places That Are Familiar to You
  • Understand Directions as They Are Given to You

Grammar Goals

  • Form "There Is (Are)" Sentences with the Particle が
  • Get Familiar with the Prenominal Form of Adjectives
  • Learn the Plain Form of Where どこ
  • Use the Demonstratives for Locations
  • Use the Particle へ to Indicate the Direction of Movement

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 2 - Currency and Counting

Conversational Goals

  • Count from 100 to 999 in Japanese
  • Deal with Japanese Currency
  • Negotiate Basic Transactions at Stores
  • Tell What You Bought or What You Did
  • Understand Simple Arithmetic Formulas in Japanese

Grammar Goals

  • Be Introduced to the Nature of Japanese Nouns
  • Learn the Interrogative for Price いくら
  • Use Demonstratives for Objects and Directions
  • Use the Counters まい and かい
  • Use the Particle が That Indicates Direct Objects

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 3 - Food and Drink Culture

Conversational Goals

  • Decline or Accept an Offer
  • Express Appreciation for Food and Drinks
  • Gain Insight into Japanese Food Culture
  • Order Food and Drinks
  • Understand Common Phrases Used at Restaurants

Grammar Goals

  • Be Introduced to Adjective Sentences
  • Get Familiar with Some Expressions for Frequency
  • Understand the Prefixes お and ご That Express Respect and Politeness
  • Use the Counters ほん and はい
  • Use the Verb おねがいします to Make a Polite Request

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 4 - Transportation and Payment

Conversational Goals

  • Ask / Tell Time
  • Deal with Large Numbers in Japanese
  • Discuss Payment Methods
  • Get Around Town Using Public Transportation
  • Handle Japanese Currency with Ease

Grammar Goals

  • Learn the Particle で to Indicate the Method of Transportation
  • Understand the Particle に for the Point of Arrival
  • Use the Particle まで That Indicates the Destination
  • Use the Potential Form Verb つかえます

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 5 - Help and Requests

Conversational Goals

  • Accept or Decline Help
  • Ask for and Offer Help
  • Describe an Emergency Situation
  • Describe Where You Went or What You Did
  • Gain Knowledge of Emergency Services in Japan

Grammar Goals

  • Get Familiar with the Polite Request: "Te-form Verb + ください "
  • Learn the Conjunctions でも and そして
  • Use the Particle が to Indicate the Subject of an Adjective Sentence
  • Use the Particle に to Indicate the Point of Contact and the Purpose of Motion
  • Use the Polite Offer ～ましょうか

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 6 - Clarification and Explanation

Conversational Goals

  • Ask and Tell What a Word or Phrase Means
  • Ask and Tell What a Written Word or Phrase Says
  • Communicate Your Ability to Understand Something
  • Request to Repeat, Slow Down, Speak Up, and Write Down
  • Request to Teach Someone How to Do Something

Grammar Goals

  • Learn Adverbs That Describe Levels of Performance and Understanding
  • Learn the Question Words どんな
  • Use the Particles と , に , and で
  • Use the Suffix かた for the Method
  • Use ～てあります to Express the Continuation of a State

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 7 - Compliments and Corrections

Conversational Goals

  • Ask and Tell About Your Performance
  • Ask and Tell What Something Is Called
  • Give and Respond to a Compliment
  • Request or Agree to Speak in Japanese
  • Tell Someone That You Are Learning Something

Grammar Goals

  • Learn the Conjunctions そして , それから , and が
  • Practice Using the Particles よ and ね
  • Understand the Counters for Month and Year
  • Use the Particle で to Indicate a Condition or State
  • Use the Verb Form ています That Indicates Habitual Action

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 8 - Household Rooms and Items

Conversational Goals

  • Ask or Describe What or Who Is in a Certain Location
  • Ask or Describe Where Something Is
  • Describe What Color Something Is
  • Offer to Do Something for Someone
  • Understand Japanese Houses and Visiting Customs

Grammar Goals

  • Differentiate the Verbs ある and いる
  • Practice Using " て -form + います " to Describe a Habitual Action
  • Practice Using ましょうか to Offer a Service ("Shall I...?")
  • Understand the Dependent Indefinite Pronoun の
  • Use the Disjunctive Subordinate Conjunction けど

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 9 - Relatives and Pets

Conversational Goals

  • Address Family Members Using Kinship Words
  • Comment on Pets
  • Describe What Someone Is Doing
  • Inquire About Someone's Family Members and Pets
  • Talk About Personal Traits and Physical Attributes

Grammar Goals

  • Get Familiar with Noun Modification by Phrases
  • Understand the Native Japanese Counting System
  • Use the " て -form + います " to Describe Actions in Progress
  • Use the Counters for Age, People, and Animals
  • Use the Interrogatives だれ / どなた , なんさい / おいくつ , なんにん , なんびき , なんとう

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 10 - Career and Hobbies

Conversational Goals

  • Offer or Accept an Invitation
  • Politely Decline an Invitation
  • Share Likes and Dislikes
  • Talk About Careers and Professions
  • Talk About Pastimes and Celebrations

Grammar Goals

  • Form the " ます -form + ましょう " Pattern for Invitation
  • Form the " ます -form + ませんか " Pattern for Invitation
  • Learn the Functions of Conjunction から
  • Practice Using the Particle も
  • Use the Particle が for Adjectives Describing Preference

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 1 - Friends and Relationships

Conversational Goals

  • Discuss Your Work, Preferences, and Future Plans
  • Inquire About Somebody's Habits
  • Offer an Explanation
  • Present Yourself Modestly
  • Strike Up a Conversation

Grammar Goals

  • Form the " ます -form + たいです " Pattern
  • Understand the Different Uses of the Particle に
  • Use the " て -form + います " Pattern to Describe a Continuing State
  • Use the " な -adjective or Noun + なんです " Form to Offer an Explanation
  • Use the Particle を to Indicate the Space Where You Pass Through

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 2 - Recreation and Relaxation

Conversational Goals

  • Discuss Plans for the Weekend
  • Discuss Your Plans for Summer and Holidays
  • Make Appointments
  • Remind Someone to Bring Something
  • Suggest What to Do or Where to Go

Grammar Goals

  • Practice Using the 〜ましょう and 〜ませんか to Invite Someone to Do Something
  • Practice Using the " ます -form + たいです " Pattern
  • Practice Using the Particle は to Mark Contrastive Elements
  • Recognize the " ます -form/Noun + に + いく / くる " Pattern
  • Review the Particle に to Indicate the Point of Time of Action

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 3 - Weather and Landscapes

Conversational Goals

  • Describe the Land
  • Describe the Weather, Climate, and Seasons
  • Discuss Your or Others' Assumption on Something
  • Make Small Talk on Excursions
  • Use Proper Measurement for Temperature and Distance

Grammar Goals

  • Form Comparison Sentences and Questions
  • Form the Past Tense of Noun and Adjective Sentences
  • Turn an Adjective into an Adverb
  • Use そうです to Express Your Observation
  • Use でしょう to Express Your Assumption

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 4 - Cooking and Eating

Conversational Goals

  • Ask or Tell How to Cook Something
  • Ask or Tell What You or Others Are Doing
  • Learn Common Local or Cultural Foods in Japan
  • Refer to Food Preparation Processes
  • Talk About the Ingredients of a Dish

Grammar Goals

  • Be Introduced to the " て -form + いく / くる " Pattern
  • Connect Two or More Verbs Using the て -form
  • Identify Three Types of Verbs and Their Conjugation Patterns
  • Practice Using the " て -form + います " Pattern
  • Use a Verb or an い -adjective + んです to Offer or Ask for an Explanation

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 5 - Shopping and Apparel

Conversational Goals

  • Communicate Your Shopping Needs
  • Inquire About Store Hours and Location
  • Refer to Different Types of Stores
  • Request That Someone Do Something
  • Understand Sizing in Japan

Grammar Goals

  • Communicate Desires Using the "Noun + がほしいです " Pattern
  • Form the "Adjective + なります " Pattern to Indicate Changes
  • Practice Forming the て -form of Verbs
  • Practice Using the " て -form + ください " Pattern to Make Requests

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 6 - Tasks and Errands

Conversational Goals

  • Ask or Grant Permission
  • Offer Your Services to Someone
  • Politely Ask for Help
  • Run Errands at the Bank and the Post Office

Grammar Goals

  • Apply the " て -form + もいいです " Pattern to Grant Permission
  • Understand Double Particles
  • Understand the Pattern " て -form + から + Verb"
  • Use the "Verb + ましょう " Pattern to Offer Your Services
  • Use the Dictionary Form of a Verb + でしょう

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 7 - Travel and Tourism

Conversational Goals

  • Describe a Place You Have Visited or Want to Visit
  • Discuss Where You Have Been
  • Express Your Desire to Visit New Places or Try New Activities
  • Greet People Who You Have Not Seen for a While
  • Talk About Travel Experiences

Grammar Goals

  • Connect Two Adjective Sentences Using the て -Form
  • Describe Your Past Experiences Using the " た -form + ことがあります " Pattern
  • Indicate an Attempt by Using the " て -form + みる " Pattern
  • Understand the " た -form + り , た -form + り " Pattern
  • Use " た -form + んです " to Ask/Offer an Explanation for Past Occurrences

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 8 - Physical Descriptions and Humor

Conversational Goals

  • Add Humor to a Situation
  • Describe Someone's Appearance
  • Describe Someone's Personality
  • Express Uncertainty

Grammar Goals

  • Modify Nouns Using Various Sentences
  • Recognize the "X は Y が Z" Structure
  • Understand the Plain Form
  • Use the Particle に to Indicate the Object of Comparison

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 9 - Opinions and Popular Culture

Conversational Goals

  • Discuss Cultural Events You Attended or Places You Visited
  • Share Your Opinions and Thoughts on Culture and Art
  • Talk About Famous Japanese Authors, Musicians, and Artists
  • Talk about Your Hobbies
  • Understand the Types of Art, Literature and Museums

Grammar Goals

  • Continue Learning Noun Modification Using Sentences
  • Recognize the Sentence-Ending Particle よね and ね
  • Understand the Nominalizer こと
  • Use "X とか Y とか " to List a Few Examples
  • Use the 〜ことができる Pattern to Describe Abilities and Possibilities

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 1 - Hospital and Pharmacy

Conversational Goals

  • Describe Feelings of Pain or Illness
  • Make an Appointment
  • Name Types of Medicine
  • Respond to Medical Questions
  • Understand Common Expressions Used in Medical Clinics

Grammar Goals

  • Connect an Adjective Sentence with Another Sentence
  • Practice Turning an Adjective into an Adverb
  • Understand the Order of Events Expressed by まえから and まえに
  • Use the "Period + に + Number + かい " to Indicate Frequency
  • Use the " て -form + はいけません " Pattern to Express Prohibition

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 2 - College and University Life

Conversational Goals

  • Ask What School Somebody Attended
  • Become Familiar with the Japanese Education System
  • Make or Suggest a Plan for the Future
  • Offer Advice and Encouragement
  • Talk About School Life

Grammar Goals

  • Express Intention by the "Dictionary Form + つもりです " Pattern
  • Identify the " た -form + ら " Pattern
  • Recognize the " ます -form + すぎます " Pattern
  • Use the " ない -form + ないでください " Pattern to Issue Negative Requests
  • Use the " ない -form + なければなりません " Pattern to Express Obligation

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 3 - Social Events and Gatherings

Conversational Goals

  • Compliment Someone on Their Clothing or Appearance
  • Express That One Event is Dependent on Another
  • Say You Are Ready or Not Ready to Do Something
  • Say You Will Verify Something
  • Talk About Personal Care and Grooming

Grammar Goals

  • Differentiate Between ～あいだに and ～あいだ
  • Modify Nouns with Verbs
  • Understand the Helping Verb ～ところです
  • Use the " て -form + おく " Pattern

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 4 - Food Allergies and Ingredients

Conversational Goals

  • Ask if Someone Wants to Taste a Food
  • Ask Someone to Join You for an Activity
  • Give Compliments on Food
  • Talk About Hunger, Food Allergies, and Dietary Habits
  • Talk About the Ingredients of a Dish

Grammar Goals

  • Indicate a Cause or a Reason by Using the Conjunction ので
  • Practice Using the "Dictionary Form + ことができます " Pattern
  • Recognize the Plain Form in the Past Affirmative and the Non-Past Negative
  • Understand the Use of が in Noun-Modifying Sentences

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 5 - Sports and Fitness

Conversational Goals

  • Comment on an Activity and Its Effects
  • Discuss Sports or Exercise Habits
  • Invite Someone to Join a Group or to Participate in an Activity
  • Talk About a Social Event That You Attended

Grammar Goals

  • Be Introduced to the Passive Form
  • Describe a Habitual Action Using the " て -form plus います " Pattern
  • Identify the Plain Form of でした
  • Recognize the " た -form + あとで " Pattern
  • Understand the Nominalizer の

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 6 - Family and Name Origins

Conversational Goals

  • Ask About or Explain the Origin of a Name
  • Comment on Someone's Name
  • Describe the Nature of a Guest's Visit
  • Identify Your Relationship with Someone
  • Use Various Expressions to Introduce Someone

Grammar Goals

  • Communicate What You Have Heard Using the "Plain Form + そうです " Pattern
  • Understand the Particle なら
  • Use the "Plain Form + のは X です " Pattern for Emphasis

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 7 - Historic People and Events

Conversational Goals

  • Ask About Wars or Other Important Historical Events
  • Discuss Historical Sites in Japan
  • Start / Conclude a Conversation
  • Talk About Important Figures in Japanese History
  • Understand How Modern Japan Was Formed

Grammar Goals

  • Form the "When X, Y" Pattern Using とき
  • Review the Differences between は and が
  • Understand the Particle とは
  • Use the Particle か to Indicate a Discovery

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 8 - Thoughts and Emotions

Conversational Goals

  • Describe a Childhood or Past Experience
  • Discuss Someone's Emotions and Problems
  • Express Thoughts and Feelings
  • Offer Sympathy, Encouragement, or Congratulations
  • Weigh the Good and the Bad of a Situation

Grammar Goals

  • Communicate Your Feelings in the Plain Style of Speech
  • Express Your Thoughts Using the "Plain-form + とおもいます " Pattern
  • Recognize Indirect Questions
  • Use the "Plain Past Form + ら " Pattern to Express Conditions
  • Use the " て -form + くれる " Structure to Convey a Sense of Gratitude

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 9 - Movies and TV

Conversational Goals

  • Describe Aspects of Movie Making
  • Discuss a Movie or Acting
  • Discuss Options
  • Explain the Plot of a Movie
  • Give a Contrary Opinion

Grammar Goals

  • Get Familialized with the Plain Style of Speech
  • Recognize the Particle なんて
  • Understand the Variations of the " い -Adjective + ～そうです " Structure
  • Use the "Adjective + すぎる " Structure to Express Excess

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 1 - Airports and Customs

Conversational Goals

  • Ask / Explain Airline Policies
  • Interact with Airport Employees
  • Present and Request Identification
  • Understand and Respond to Security Questions and Commands
  • Understand Announcements at Airports

Grammar Goals

  • Practice the " て -Form + ください " Pattern to Make Requests
  • Recap the Use of Particles
  • Review Expressions for Obligation, Permission, and Prohibition
  • Review Ways to Connect Sentences
  • Use the "Dictionary Form of a Verb + よていです " Pattern to Describe Your Plan

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 2 - Hotels and Local Attractions

Conversational Goals

  • Ask for or Offer Information About Events and Places
  • Check into and out of a Hotel
  • Discuss Hotel Features and Services
  • Express Desires
  • Offer Help or Give Instructions

Grammar Goals

  • Identify the Potential Form of the Verb する
  • Practice Using the Passive Form of Verbs
  • State a Condition Using the "Polite Past Form + ら " Pattern
  • Use " お + ます -form + します " or " ご + Group III Verbs" for Humble Expressions
  • Use the " お + ます -form + ください " Pattern to Instruct or Invite Respectfully

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 3 - House Hunting and Moving

Conversational Goals

  • Accentuate the Positive Aspects of a Living Space
  • Discuss Features of Homes or Apartments
  • Express Your Opinions on a Property and a Neighborhood
  • Inquire About Possible Homes
  • Outline Steps to Take Before Moving In

Grammar Goals

  • Identify the "Dictionary-form + と " Structure
  • Indicate Purposes Using the "Dictionary-form + ために " Pattern
  • Recognize the " て -form + も " Pattern That Indicates a Reverse Condition
  • Understand the Differences Between Transitive and Intransitive Verbs
  • Use the "X し Y" Structure to Connect Parallel Facts and Present Reasons

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 4 - Utilities and Repair

Conversational Goals

  • Ask for a Technician or Repair Person
  • Describe a Problem with a Utility or Appliance
  • Discuss Setting Up Utilities and Establish a Time Frame for Services
  • Get Acquainted With Your Neighbors
  • Give Contact and Billing Information

Grammar Goals

  • Identify the Potential Form of Verbs
  • Learn More About the Respectful and the Humble Forms of Verbs
  • Practice Using the ます -form + はじめる
  • Recognize the Use of くる as an Auxiliary Verb
  • Understand the Auxiliary Verb もらう

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 5 - Education and Career

Conversational Goals

  • Describe Your Expectations for Others
  • Discuss Schooling Options
  • Discuss the Consequences of a Decision
  • Mention Hearsay, Quote Someone, or Leave a Message
  • Talk About History, Current Status, and Features of Schools

Grammar Goals

  • Ask Someone to Convey a Message by Using とつたえてもらえますか
  • Communicate Hearsay Using ときいています
  • Follow the " て -form + ほしい " Pattern to Indicate Wishes for Others
  • Use the Conditional Form of Verbs to Describe a Condition
  • Use といっています to Quote a Third Person's View

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 6 - Emergencies and Aid

Conversational Goals

  • Describe or Ask Someone to Describe an Emergency Situation
  • Express Fear, Urgency, and Uncertainty
  • Request or Offer Emergency Aid
  • Request or Provide an Address or Location
  • Talk About What You Have Learned From Media

Grammar Goals

  • Describe Concurrent Situations Using the "X て Y" Structure
  • Express Inference by Using the "Plain-form + かもしれません " Structure
  • Indicate Hearsay by Using 〜そうだ , 〜らしい , 〜とか , and 〜ということだ
  • Practice Forming a Question Using the "X か , Y か " Pattern
  • Understand the "X ないで Y" Structure

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 7 - Hair and Beauty Services

Conversational Goals

  • Discuss Beauty Salon and Barber Shop Services
  • Discuss Hair Problems and Ask for a Solution
  • Make, Ask About, or Reschedule Appointments
  • Request and Discuss Hairstyles
  • Understand Common Expressions Used at a Beauty Salon or a Barber Shop

Grammar Goals

  • Give Reasons Using the て -form of Verbs
  • Identify Different Uses of the Verb する
  • Recognize the " ます -form of Verbs + やすい or にくい " Structure
  • Review the Differences Between the Verbs あげる , くれる , もらう
  • Use the Honorific Expressions いただく , いたす , and さしあげる

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 8 - Household and Lifestyle

Conversational Goals

  • Apologize and Ask for Forgiveness
  • Ask Someone to Do a Chore
  • Describe Feelings of Anger
  • Express Annoyance
  • Give an Excuse

Grammar Goals

  • Communicate in the Plain Style of Speech
  • Emphasize Uniqueness by Using the "Plain Form + だけだ " Structure
  • Practice the "X より Y （の）ほうが Z" Structure
  • Recognize the Dictionary Form of Verbs + な as the Prohibitive Form
  • Use the " て -form + くれる " Structure to Ask Someone to Do Something for You

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 9 - Events and Schedules

Conversational Goals

  • Discuss Certain Obligations
  • Discuss Schedules
  • Remind Someone of an Event
  • Talk About a Person's Availability

Grammar Goals

  • Express Conviction by Using the "Plain Form + はずだ " Structure
  • Identify the "Volitional Form of Verb + とおもっている " Structure
  • Practice Using the Casual Style of Speech
  • Use the " て -form + ある or おきる " Patterns
  • Use the Conditional Form to Make Suggestions

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 1 - Coke and Chips, Please!

Conversational Goals

  • Agree to Do Something
  • Invite Someone to Do Something
  • Offer or Request Services
  • Request or Give an Explanation

Grammar Goals

  • Communicate in the Casual Style of Speech
  • Identify and Use English Loanwords in Japanese
  • Make Requests Using 〜て and 〜てくれる
  • Recognize the Conjunction けど
  • Use the Particles と , か , の , に , and で

Conversational and Grammar Goals

Chapter 1 - My Heart Is Pounding!

Conversational Goals

  • Describe Physical or Emotional States
  • Describe the Weather
  • Discuss a Plan for the Day
  • Inquire or Comment on Someone's Behavior
  • Talk About Courtship Customs in Japan

Grammar Goals

  • Communicate in the Casual Style of Speech
  • Identify Onomatopeia and Mimetic Words in Japanese
  • Recognize the Conjunctions けど and でも
  • Use Different Forms of the Basic Verb する
  • Use Particles の , を , で , が , よ , and ね .

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