Our Japan, Our World (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Realelt, 2026
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Paperback. Journey across Japan and the world with these engaging readings! This text introduces students to the English-speaking world, intercultural communication skills, and covers domestic locations and issues as well. The readings are written to an A2/B1 CEFR level, so they are appropriate for students who need to study English, but may not be English majors. Each of the 48 topics (16 in each of the three topic threads) has pre and post discussion questions, and comprehension and vocabulary questions as well. The text is written so the topics can be covered in any order or omitted as needed. A teacher's manual (available from spring 2026) has answers for the questions, translations of all passages, and a discussion of the concepts underlying how the book was made and its effective use.Topics include: (From the international topic readings.)The story of English - how did it develop and spread so far?The UK and IrelandCanada and the USAEast and West AfricaSouth AfricaThe Middle East(From the Japan-focused topic readings.)One reading for each of Japan's 8 regions (Chugoku, Shikoku, Kansai, Hokkaido, Kanto, Tohoku, Chubu, Kyushu/Okinawa - for example, how population change is affecting Tohoku now)Japan's FestivalsEkiben, and food tourismJapanese who have had an impact on the world's perception of Japan (Kurosawa, DT Suzuki)(From the intercultural communication-focused readings.)Identity and CultureEdward HallCulture and PerceptionStereotypes and how they relate to generalization as a learning strategyNonverbal communication (including time, touch, body language, etc.)DiversityMarginality - how it can be isolating, but also a source of change and growth This language textbook, designed for Japanese students at a CEFR A2-B1 level, has 48 high-interest readings which can be done in any order: 16 about the English-speaking world, 16 about Japan, and 16 about intercultural communication. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- Our Japan, Our World (Paperback)
- Author
- Stephen Ray Shrader
- Publisher
- Realelt
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 4991461715
- ISBN 13
- 9784991461712
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
This text introduces students to the English-speaking world, intercultural communication skills, and covers domestic locations and issues as well. The readings are written to an A2/B1 CEFR level, so they are appropriate for students who need to study English, but may not be English majors.
Each of the 48 topics (16 in each of the three topic threads) has pre and post discussion questions, and comprehension and vocabulary questions as well. The text is written so the topics can be covered in any order or omitted as needed.
A teacher's manual (available from spring, 2026) has answers for the questions, translations of all passages, and a discussion of the concepts underlying how the book was made and its effective use.
Topics include:
(From the international topic readings...)
The story of English - how did it develop and spread so far?
The UK and Ireland
Canada and the USA
East and West Africa
South Africa
The Middle East
(From the Japan-focused topic readings...)
One reading for each of Japan's 8 regions (Chugoku, Shikoku, Kansai, Hokkaido, Kanto, Tohoku, Chubu, Kyushu/Okinawa - for example, how population change is affecting Tohoku now)
Japan’s Festivals
Ekiben, and food tourism
Japanese who have had an impact on the world's perception of Japan (Kurosawa, DT Suzuki)
(From the intercultural communication focused readings...)
Identity and Culture
Edward Hall
Culture and Perception
Stereotypes and how they relate to generalization as a learning strategy
Nonverbal communication (including time, touch, body language, etc.)
Diversity
Marginality - how it can be isolating, but also a source of change and growth
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