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TO USERS OF THIS TEXTBOOK The most effective way to study 1, Learn each word carefully. The Translation & Grammatical Notes introduces the new words for each lesson. First, listen to the tape and learn these words thoroughly, paying special attention to the correct pronunciation and accent. Try to make sentences with the new words. It is important to memorize not only a word itself, but its use in a sentence. 2. Practice the sentence patterns. Make sure you understand the meaning of each sentence pattern, and do Drills A and B until you have mastered the pattern. Say the sentences aloud, especially when doing Drill B. 3. Practice the conversation drills. Sentence-pattern practice is followed by conversation practice. The example conversations show the various situations in actual daily life in which people from abroad will often need to use Japanese. Start by doing Drill C to get accustomed to the pattern. Don’t practice only the dialogue pattern, but try to expand the dialogue. And learn how to communicate suitably according to the situations by practicing the conversation. 4, Listen to the cassette tape repeatedly. When practicing Drill C and Conversation, listen to the tape and say the dialogue aloud to make sure you acquire the correct pronunciation and intonation. Listening to the tape is the most effective way to get used to the sound and speed of Japanese and to improve your listening ability. 5. Always remember to review and prepare. So as not to forget what you have learned in class, always review it the same day. Finally, do the questions at the end of each lesson in order to check what you have learnt and to test your listening comprehension. And, if you have time, look through the words and grammar explanation for the next lesson. Basic preparation is necessary for effective study. 6. Use what you have learnt. Don’t limit your learning to the classroom. Try to talk to Japanese people. Using what you have just learnt is the best way to progress. If you complete this textbook following the above suggestions, you will have acquired the basic vocabulary and expressions necessary for daily life in Japan. CHARACTERS IN THE CONVERSATIONS } [ Mike Miller Sato Keiko American, employee of IMC Japanese, employee of IMC 4 q Jose Santos Maria Santos Brazilian, employee of Brazil Air Brazilian, housewife Karina Wang Xue Indonesian, student at Fuji University Chinese, doctor at Kobe Hospital A v Yamada Ichiro Yamada Tomoko Japanese, employee of IMC Japanese, bank clerk Matsumoto Tadashi Matsumoto Yoshiko Kimura Izumi Japanese, Japanese, housewife Japanese, announcer department chief at IMC — Other Characters— Watt British, professor at Sakura University CTY Schmidt Lee German, Korean, engineer at Power Electric Company research worker at AKC Taro Brazilian, schoolgirl (9 yrs.), Japanese, schoolboy (8 yrs.), daughter of Jose & Maria Santos son of Ichiro & Tomoko Yamada. Gupta Thawaphon Indian, employee of IMC Thai, student at Japanese language school 3¥IMC (computer software company) XK AKC (7 4 THIEL YF —: Asia Research Institute) CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1. General Features of Japanese Il. Japanese Script TIL Pronunciation of Japanese PRELIMINARY LESSON ------ I. Pronunciation Il. Classroom Instructions IILDaily Greetings and Expressions 1V.Numerals TERMS USED FOR INSTRUCTION --- ABBREVIATIONS: ---++++++-+---++ 1. Vocabulary IV.Grammar Explanation Il. Translation LNId MOH Sentence Patterns & Example Sentences 2NIt MEe SY EL Conversation: 3.8% How do you do? 4a.Nb I1LReference Words & Information: 5.NiO Ne COUNTRY, PEOPLE & LANGUAGE 6~34h LESSON 2-- 1 Vocabulary IV.Grammar Explanation IL. Translation Lon/seny/ bn Sentence Patterns & Example Sentences 25D N/ED NSSON Conversation: BEDVCH/SEIU BY EK This is just a token 4.8%. Sxb> I1LReference Words & Information: 5.NiD Na FAMILY NAMES, 6 FFI THH I. Vocabulary IL. Translation Sentence Patterns & Example Sentences Conversation: T'll take it T1LReference Words & Information: DEPARTMENT STORE LESSON 4--- 1. Vocabulary II. Translation Sentence Patterns & Example Sentences Conversation: What are your opening hours? ULReference Words & Information: PHONE & LETTER seseeeeee Dd, 1V.Grammar Explanation Llo/tlo/btl/obbY tbb/bbh 2.Nild No (place) TH BEC /SEBE 4.NiO Ni 5.The 2 /%/H/ © system of demonstrative words 668 IV.Grammar Explanation LB Bet 2VvET BVEF/SVECL/VELKS VEtKATLA 4.N (time) [2 V S.Nid Nok T ONL N: 7.8 I. Vocabulary Il. Translation Sentence Patterns & Example Sentences Conversation: Does this train go to Koshien? IILReference Words & Information: NATIONAL HOLIDAYS 1V.Grammar Explanation L.Niplacey\ 47549 / RET / yas - ... ; 3.N (vehicle) C TEES /REF/ Ry et 4. (person/animal) & V 5.09 6St LESSON 6 «----- 1. Vocabulary Ul. Translation Sentence Patterns & Example Sentences Conversation: Won't you join us? I1L.Reference Words & Information: FOOD LESSON 7---- 1. Vocabulary Tl. Translation Sentence Patterns & Example Sentences Conversation: Hello 11LReference Words & Information: FAMILY LESSON 8--- 1. Vocabulary Il. Translation Sentence Patterns & Example Sentences Conversation: It's almost time to leave 11.Reference Words & Information: COLOR & TASTE 1V.Grammar Explanation 1.N€_V (transitive) 2Ne LEFT 3.e Lath 4. A and 1615 5.N(place)T V 6VEtLD TVELED 8 b~ 1V.Grammar Explanation 1. N (tool/means) TV 2. “Word/Sentence"|t ~38T act» 3.N(person)I< HIF ETF, etc. 4.N (person)IZ & bV EF, etc. 5.89 VELA 1654 1V.Grammar Explanation 1. Adjectives 2.NIt *-adj (“1 TH Nid \%adj(~0) TH 3. te-adj & N \adj(~s) N 4eTtsheé!) S.NIt OG THA ONilt CAG NCHH 7.SiA* St 8H LESSON 9- I. Vocabulary IL. Translation Sentence Patterns & Example Sentences Conversation: That's too bad IILReference Words & Information: MUSIC, SPORTS & MOVIES LESSON 10 --- I. Vocabulary IL. Translation Sentence Patterns & Example Sentences Conversation: Do you have chili sauce in this store? TIl-Reference Words & Informa INSIDE THE HOUSE. LESSON 11 --- I. Vocabulary IL. Translation Sentence Patterns & Example Sentences Conversation: Please send this by sea mail IILReference Words & Information: MENU LESSON 12 - I. Vocabulary Il. Translation Sentence Patterns & Example Sentences Conversation How was the Festival? ILReference Words & Information: FESTIVALS & PLACES OF NOTE IV.Grammar Explanation LN HYET/ DOU ET NOCHE CH ROTH LRT / TET 20CL¢ N BLE SKORIK LSPS bay /ER 4.506. Sr 5.CILE 66 1V.Grammar Explanation LINO HYET/OET 2.Ni(placeyiIS Nott HYET AVE T 3.Nil< Na(placeylS AYEP/VEF 4. Ni (thing/person/place)® Nz (position) 5.Ni%? Ne 6. Word (s) TF 4» LFIYI-Zlk BY ELD IV.Grammar Explanation 1. Saying numbers 2. Quantifier (period)I¢ — =) V 3. Quantifier #2(t “NK It 1V.Grammar Explanation 1. Past tense of noun sentences and 4i-adjective sentences 2. Past tense of \ ‘-adjective sentences 3.Nil< Not ') adjective TH 4.NiU Nev LEA adjective THO “NUN: D 145 48 adjective C+ SN (OPC M/C / EH OHV BIEA adjective TH o> “NAS BILL adjective TH LESSON 13 --- I. Vocabulary IL. Translation Sentence Patterns & Example Sentences Conversation: Charge us separately I1LReference Words & Information: TOWN LESSON 14 -+-+---++ I. Vocabulary IL. Translation Sentence Patterns & Example Sentences Conversation: To Umeda, please IlLReference Words & Information: STATION LESSON 15 == I. Vocabulary IL. Translation Sentence Patterns & Example Sentences Conversation: Tell me about your family I11.Reference Words & Information: OCCUPATIONS LESSON 16 I. Vocabulary Il. Translation Sentence Patterns & Example Sentences Conversation: Tell me how to use this machine TII.Reference Words & Information: HOW TO WITHDRAW MONEY IV.Grammar Explanation LNA RLOTH 2.VEF-form EOTH 3. Vi 4-form | _ N (placey~S \ |r: RET RET BY ET 4.NIZ V/NE V 5. o/s EX IV.Grammar Explanation 1. Verb conjugation 2. Verb groups 3. Verb T-form 4.VT-form < HE4s 5.V C-form E> 6.Vz F-form# Lt 9 4 1.Sit, Se 8.NA°V IV.Grammar Explanation LV T-formé 0TH 2VTC-formld WIFE tL 3.VC-form > 4.VT-form Ws EF 5.40) EL 102 IV.Grammar Explanation 1. VT-form, [V T-form], ~ 2.\ adj (~) +~ <4 T ~ 3.N tag UI ~ 4.V:C-form4* 5, V2 5.Nild Nod® adjective 6.EFPOT 71.LON LESSON 17---- I. Vocabulary Il. Translation Sentence Patterns & Example Sentences Conversation: ‘What seems to be the problem? IL.Reference Words & Informati BODY & ILLNESS LESSON 18------+-++-+ I. Vocabulary IL. Translation Sentence Patterns & Example Sentences Conversation: What is your hobby? I1LReference Words & Information: ACTIONS LESSON 19 I. Vocabulary Il. Translation Sentence Patterns & Example Sentences Conversation: As for my diet, I'll start it tomorrow I1LReference Words & Information: TRADITIONAL CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT LESSON 20--- I. Vocabulary IL. Translation Sentence Patterns & Example Sentences Conversation: What will you do for the summer vacation? IlL.Reference Words & Information: HOW TO ADDRESS PEOPLE IV.Grammar Explanation 1. Verb %\ \-form QVC former eT CTY 3.VEN form ett als 2 EtL 4G forme < TE UY TH 5.N (object) [t 6. N(time) # TIC V seed, IV.Grammar Explanation 1. Verb dictionary form 2.N ie * V dictionary form = el cae 3. be N br LO BRI {sme ze 4. Vi dictionary form NO EAL Quantifier (period) 50 o7 6. IV.Grammar Explanation 1. Verb f:-form 2.Vt-form 24 HY EH 3. Vf--form') , Vfs-form!) LE + 4, \ adj (~4) +~ ¢ te-adj (40) +15 Nic 5.%9TTA YET IV.Grammar Explanation 1. Polite style and plain style 2. Proper use of the polite style or the plain style 3. Conversation in the plain style LESSON 21-------- I. Vocabulary Il. Translation Sentence Patterns & Example Sentences Conversation: think so, too ULReference Words & Information: POSITIONS IN SOCIETY LESSON 22- I. Vocabulary IL. Translation Sentence Patterns & Example Sentences Conversation: What kind of apartment would you like? IlLReference Words & Information: CLOTHES LESSON 23 I. Vocabulary IL. Translation Sentence Patterns & Example Sentences Conversation: How can I get there? I1LReference Words & Information: ROAD & TRAFFIC IV.Grammar Explanation I. plain formé Bad + 2.“S" plain form cess plain form \ adj Tlei? £-adj | plain form N K 4. Ni (place) Na 4 5.N (occasion) T 6NTEV TVA formte Eve aVEt 1V.Grammar Explanation 1, Noun modification 2. Noun modification by sentences 3.NA* . 4. V dictionary form aM / OR 1V.Grammar Explanation 1. V dictionary form V4E8

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