Opening of the New Level “Elementary 1 (A2)” on the Japanese Language Study Support Site “MARUGOTO Plus”
The Japan Foundation has developed a site, named “MARUGOTO Plus”, based on the Marugoto Japan Language and Culture textbooks which comply with the JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education to support learners of Japanese to study about the language and culture of Japan. The site supports adults who are studying Japanese overseas.
A new section of the site has launched for the Elementary 1 (A2) in both English and Japanese.
By using this site, it is possible for learners to use the textbook to study in the classroom with a teacher, and use the website at home to review and practice themselves at their own pace.
Site Name | MARUGOTO Plus |
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Target | Adults learning Japanese overseas |
Creation/ Management |
The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Kansai |
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Languages | Japanese, English |
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Level | In the “JF Standard” for Japanese-Language Education, there are six levels, based on the user's proficiency of Japanese, Basic User (A1, A2), Independent User (B1, B2), and Proficient User (C1, C2). This time, on the support site for "Elementary 1 (A2)", you can do the following things.
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Example of Contents | Example of Elementary 1 (A2) Contents
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Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Textbook
Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture is a coursebook, developed on a basis of the Japan Foundation's JF Standard for Japanese-Language. Targeting adult Japanese-language learners living overseas, the book was designed with an emphasis on using Japanese to communicate, and on understanding and respecting other cultures. In addition, the contents and approach were devised so that learners can enjoy studying language and culture for its own sake, even if they are not in Japan. Each topic contains situations where people from a variety of cultural backgrounds interact in Japanese. Also, learners can experience various aspects of Japanese culture through photographs and illustrations while listening to a number of natural conversations taking place in each situation.
URL: http://marugoto.org
Related Site
Japanese Language Learning Support Site “MARUGOTO-NO-KOTOBA”
This is a site where users can learn the vocabulary and phrases used in the Japanese textbook Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture. The site is smartphone compatible so users can search quickly when needed.
Languages: English, Spanish, Japanese
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