Short Stories in Japanese for Intermediate Learners: Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn Japanese the fun way!

Olly Richards' Short Stories in Japanese for Intermediate Learners is a must-have collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners of Japanese. The book is designed to give students a sense of achievement and progress while reading, with controlled language, spoken dialogues, and vocabulary from levels 4 and 5 of the JLPT. It also includes practical tips and beautiful illustrations to support understanding. The stories are mapped to B1 and approaching B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference, and the codes inside the book and ebook offer a bonus story and discounted audiobook.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 26 May 2022
Publisher: John Murray Press

Olly's exceptional language-learning insights align perfectly with the latest findings from neuroscience and cognitive psychology regarding effective learning strategies. I wholeheartedly endorse his work, and I'm confident that you'll find it valuable as well!

Short Stories in Japanese for Intermediate Learners" has been meticulously crafted with students at the low-mid intermediate (ACTFL) level of Japanese in mind. Aligned with B1 and approaching B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories are designed to instill a sense of accomplishment and progress while fostering a genuine enjoyment of reading.

What this book offers:
- A diverse selection of eight stories across exciting genres, including science fiction, crime, history, and thriller, ensuring a fun and engaging reading experience while introducing a wide range of new vocabulary.
- Controlled language at your level to build confidence and facilitate seamless progress.
- Spoken dialogues in various polite and casual forms, set in real-life scenarios, to enhance your fluency and accuracy in spoken Japanese.
- Furigana is utilized to support reading higher-level or unusual kanji, as well as for the first appearance of common kanji, aiding in kanji recognition skills.
- Common vocabulary from levels 4 and 5 of the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test), along with vocabulary carefully selected from the higher levels, to expand your vocabulary and advance through the intermediate reading levels.
- Accessible grammar to learn new structures naturally, without feeling overwhelmed or frustrated.
- Practical tips to unravel the meaning of Japanese sentences and enhance your comprehension.

Weight: 232g
Dimension: 196 x 126 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529377163