Let's Read Japanese: Level 3 volume 1 - Softcover

Suzuko Anai; Irène Hill; Keiko Ikeshiro

Softcover

ISBN 10: 199974120X ISBN 13: 9781999741204

Publisher: Oxford Brookes University, 2017

Synopsis

The books include famous stories from Japan and other parts of the world re-tellings of traditional stories, classic tales, Japanese legends and poems, as well as some newly-commissioned stories all designed to introduce particular aspects of Japanese culture and society. The stories complement any textbook being used by a student of Japanese anywhere in the world; the books are ideal for those learning in language schools or through self-study. With beautiful colour illustrations woven throughout the text, based on classic and contemporary Japanese art, the Let s Read Japanese series will ensure hours of pleasurable learning and practice. This volume includes traditional Japanese stories, a classic fairy tale, some newly commissioned stories and a collection of Japanese poems. 1 Lady Murasaki by A. Yamanaka 2 Read Candles and the Mermaids by M. Ogawa 3 Collection of Haiku 4 The Futamata Tunnel Explosion

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About the Author

Suzuko Anai is a Senior Lecturer in Japanese Studies at Oxford Brookes University. She has been involved in Japanese language education for over 30 years in both the UK and overseas. She was a Chair of The Association of Japanese Language Teachers in Europe from 2007-2011 as well as an elected member of the Japanese Language Committee of the Association for Language Learning UK since the Committee s establishment. She designed the grade structure and selects themes and topics for the stories. She works closely with the authors and illustrators to ensure the series provides unique learning materials. Irène Hill is the Programme Lead for Modern Languages at Oxford Brookes University. She is a strong team player, leader by example, inspiring others towards shared goals, mentoring and coaching in the development of Modern Languages. She is leading the Oxford Brookes reading series. Keiko Ikeshiro is an Instructor in Japanese Studies at Oxford Brookes University, and an experienced teacher at both secondary and higher education levels. She is a member of The Association of Japanese Language Teachers in Europe and the British Association for Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language. She played a leading part in creating the Let s Read Japanese vocabulary and grammar. She selects stories and works closely with re-writers and illustrators to produce enjoyable and culturally insightful books for learners.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford Brookes University
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 199974120X
• ISBN 13: 9781999741204
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 84