Japanese Resources August 2015
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“Katsudoo: Coursebook for Communicative Language
Activities” and
“Rikai: Coursebook for Communicative Language
Competences.”
Talking Dice
e-Talking Dice Interactive
NEW
Talking Dice is a unique and creative way to teach language
skills to any age and ability. Because they are picture based,
the dice can be used to teach any first or second language in
a variety of ways. Talking Dice fit into your current lessons
in minutes, with no extra planning, and minimal teacher input.
Check the website for all the component options.
Now available as an interactive CDROM for whiteboard.
e-Talking Dice Interactive CDROM
Starter Pack (One of each dice)
$89.95
$69.95
Coursebooks
Ohisama… connect!
By Mary Taguchi
Mary Taguchi has had a long involvement in language education and research in Japan and Australia, teaching Japanese
and English to many young children. This course is highly
recommended for its flexibility and adaptability at primary
level.
Components :
Ohisama Connect Core Ohisama Connect Sunbeams Book 1 Ohisama Connect Sunbeams Book 2 Ohisama Connect Clouds Book 1
Ohisama Connect Clouds Book 2
Ohisama Connect Songs CD
Ohisama Connect Folklore 8 Plays
$70.00
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$70.00
Let’s Do Japanese Book + CD $38.50 - 20%
A course for late primary ~ early secondary
beginner students which is a textbook, workbook, homework book and project folio in one.
Written in Roomaji initially and kana introduced
progressively, it is simple in design and presents
the 10 units, and Hiragana, in a straightforward
manner.
Marugoto: Japanese language and culture
The Japan Foundation
...a coursebook series designed for learners of Japanese 16+
and adult. Now in four levels.
“Marugoto” is two coursebooks per level designed in such a
way that both the language and culture are studied.
Through topics, audio learning materials and full-color
photographs and illustrations that let you feel Japanese life
and culture, it’s possible to deepen learners’
interest in Japan and Japanese language.
The audio for each book is available as MP3
files to download from the Marugoto website.
For those who wish to study Japanese comprehensively and continue learning it in the
future, it is recommended learning with the
use of both :
Marugoto A1 Starter : Katsudoo Marugoto A1 Starter : Rikai Marugoto A2.1 : Katsudoo
Marugoto A2.1: Rikai Marugoto A2.2 : Katsudoo Marugoto A2.2: Rikai
Marugoto A2-B1 Pre-intermediate level
Marugoto Intermediate B1 (due late 2015)
$39.95 - 20% = $31.95
$44.95 - 20% = $35.95
$49.95 - 20% = $39.95
$52.95 - 20% = $42.35
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$61.95 - 20% = $49.55
NEJ : A New Approach to Elementary Japanese
Kurosio
This 2 level course is theme-based at an elementary (not
totally beginner) level followed by level 2 (intermediate)
Audio files are downloadable from the website and the grammar writing and writing practice sections are incorporated in
the textbook, not separately. 300 basic kanji are covered and
hiragana and katakana are revised and practised further in
Book 2.Take a look for Year 10-11 students and intermediate
levels.
Japanese for Busy People
Kodansha
Intext stocks this popular beginners’ course now
in its third edition. The series has been redesigned, updated, and consolidated to meet the
needs of today’s students and business people.
Genki
The Japan Times
The new fully revised 2nd Edition of Genki levels 1 and 2 is
a highly acclaimed series of integrated resources for learning
elementary Japanese through a well-balanced approach to all
four language skill areas—speaking, listening, reading, and
writing. Divided into two volumes, the 23 lessons of Genki
introduce students to a wide range of elementary grammar
points, nearly 300 kanji, and approximately 1,100 vocabulary
terms
Minna no Nihongo Shokyu 2nd Edition
3A
This new revised edition follows the same
successful grammatical syllabus but with the
necessary revisions of format, vocabulary and
dialogues.
Tobira Gateway to Advanced Japanese
Kurosio
Learning through content and multimedia
This intermediate level course was named with
the aim of the course in mind - that students would find
themselves confident to continue into advanced levels of
study having successfully completed this intermediate level
programme.
Wadaiko
Kodansha$43.95
Wadaiko book and CD, is based on the concept that students
can learn the language by immersing themselves in its
sounds and rhythms, through songs and other word patterns.
This completely new, stand-alone textbook is designed to
appeal to beginning learners of all ages.
Listening
Reading
Kurosio
$50.95 - 20%
This excellent book and CD presents a series of stories about
the lives of young Japanese people told in their own words.
The stories are varied and out of the “normal”.. a topic also
discussed! Each story is supported as a language learning
opportunity with vocabulary and language activities. Difficult
vocabulary is provided in English.
Themes are Life and Work, Family, Marriage, Education,
Language Matters, Youth and Society, Between Cultures and
Community.
Single titles $7.95 each
Pack of 6 each etc $472.50
A very simple set of basic readers for primary and junior secondary with 10 titles. Published in Australia and translated by
Australian teachers. Hiragana/katakana with romaji.
eBook version : Also available in digital version by annual subscription. Please enquire.
The class pack of 6 copies of each Japanese title includes 1
copy of each title in English & downloadable worksheets.
Voices from Japan
Kikitori no Tomo
Ainsworth
Kikitori no Tomo is a listening comprehension resource for Primary School. Topics
are: Greetings, Names, Classrooms, Ages,
Grades, Telephone Numbers, Where do
you live, Nationalities, Birthdays, Zodiacs,
Counting Family, Time, Hobbies, Likes and
Self-Introductions.
Perfect topics for Primary School.
The Student Book Blackline Masters
($94.00) consist of the questions to the listening comprehension exercises.
Answers, Transcripts and Audio CD are in the Teacher’s
Books, sold separately. ($138.00)
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Kikitori no Tomo Volume 1 Students Book BLM
Kikitori no Tomo Volume 1 Teacher’s Book + Audio CD
Kikitori no Tomo Volume 2 Students Book BLM
Kikitori no Tomo Volume 2 Teacher’s Book + Audio CD
Kikouyo Series
This graded series of photocopiable (BLM) listening resources has been written in Australia by authors headed by Sharon
Ainsworth and as such are highly recommended in the Australian and New Zealand school context. Each item may be
viewed on the website for further level information.
Kikouyo! Starter 1 & 2
Teachers Book + CD $138.00 ea
Student Book BLM $ 88.00 ea
Kikouyo Starter Volumes 1 and 2 are aimed
at beginner secondary “Starter” students.
Please see the website for more details.
Teachers Book + Audio CD includes the Transcripts, Answers and Audio CDs.
The Student Book BLM includes the photocopiable task sheets for students.
Kikouyo Junior Student Book BLM
Kikouyo Junior Teacher’s Book + Audio CD
Kikouyo Intermediate Student Book BLM
Kikouyo Intermediate Teacher’s Book + Audio CD
Kikouyo Senior Vol 1 Student Book BLM
Kikouyo Senior Vol 1 Teacher’s Book + Audio CD
Kikouyo Senior Vol 2 Student Book BLM
Kikouyo Senior Vol 2 Teacher’s Book + Audio CD
Kiitemiyou! Senior Volumes 1 and 2
Teacher’s Files on USB
$143.00
Student Book Blackline Masters
$88.00
These listening books are a culmination of
listening passages the authors used in examination papers. The materials are intended for
use by Year 11 and 12 teachers and/or tertiary
bound students in their preparation for exams
or as a course across the year. They complement current textbooks and topics in use and
provide teachers and students with authentic
listening dialogues for the following topics:
Volume 1 :
Homestay
Daily Life
School and Clubs
Rules of Home and School
Healthy Lifestyle
Volume 2 :
Travel
Money and Part-time jobs
Future Plans and Dreams
Things which happened in the year
Issues
Listening Tasks for Beginners : Everyday
Listening in 50 days
Bonjinsha $56.95/$59.95 - 20% each
Two volumes of listening materials, each with 2
audio CDs, for beginners and low intermediate
levels.
Answer key is provided with transcripts and
explanations are in English and Japanese.
Wings Japanese Basic Readers
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Ookii (Big)
Ookina chairoi kuma (Big Brown Bear)
Jitensha ga suki desu (I Like Bikes)
Miemasu (I See)
Jiguso-pazuru (Jigsaw)
Choudo ii (Just Right)
Watashi o mite kudasai (Look at Me)
Shokubutsu (The Plant)
Suifu ga miru mono (What a Sailor Sees)
Dare ga asobimasu ka (Who Can Play)
Rokunin no tomodachi
$66.00 per Series : set of 4 books
Hiragana readers for teenage beginner
students of Japanese.
Follow 15 year old Liam’s adventures
as he spends 6 months in Japan on a
scholarship, facing Japanese culture and
language and making new friends.
Fruits Basket Vol. 1 Comic
$12.95
A popular manga series for teens, this paperback introduces
the genre of comics - teen characters, furigana, typical reading material of Japanese youth.
Takarabako Junior : Volumes 1 & 2
Ainsworth
$215.00each
Takara Bako Junior are two sets of reading activities for Year 7, 8 and 9 students.
Students must work through the 35 cards,
with each double-sided card providing
a reading task to complete with a Q&A
Section, with vocabulary, grammar and
extension activities to complete individually or in pairs/groups
on the reverse.
Yomou Yo! Senior Volumes 1 & 2
Ainsworth
$165 each
These reading books are a culmination of reading text the authors used in examination papers
produced in WA since 2004. The materials are
intended for use by Year 11 and 12 teachers and/
or tertiary bound students in their preparation
for exams or as a course across the year. They
complement current textbooks and topics in use
and provide teachers and students with authentic
reading text for the following topics:
Volume
1:
Volume 2 :
Homestay
Daily Life
School and Clubs
Rules of Home and School
Healthy Lifestyle
Travel
Money and Part-time jobs
Future Plans and Dreams
Things which happened in the year
Issues
Yondemiyou! Senior Volumes 1 & 2 Teachers
Resource File + CD Rom
Ainsworth
$215.00 each
Reading comprehension texts & answers, with CD-Rom containing student comprehension task files to adapt to individual
needs (Kanji / Vocabulary) and print in BW or colour as required. For Senior Secondary, Year 11. Highly recommended.
Japanese Graded Readers (Levels 0-4)
Ask
$64.95 each - 20%
Each of the boxed sets of readers contains 5 readers plus
an audio CD. There are varied numbers of Volumes in each
level.
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Level 0 = 350-400 words
Level 1 = 400-1500 words
Level 2 = 1500 - 2500 words
Level 3 = 2500 - 5000 words
Level 4 = 5000 - 10000 words
We highly recommend this series for schools to encourage
reading and listening and independent learning. A must for
your school library and classroom.
Writing
Writing Notebook
$4.95 - 20%
An exercise book for practising Japanese kana and
kanji lined in 1cm squares and .5 smaller squares.
As in Japan...
Basic Kanji Book 500
Bonjinsha
Level 1 $66.95 - 20%
Three levels of workbook for learning kanji, this series has
been a best-seller for many students. Second edition in
preparation. Highly recommended.
Kodansha’s Hiragana Workbook
$29.95 - 20%
Kodansha’s Hiragana Workbook is a streamlined workbook designed for beginner-level students who want to learn
hiragana, the most basic Japanese script, as efficiently as
possible.
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Stroke-order diagrams for each character
Ample space to practice writing
105 pull-out flashcards
Free downloadable audio for more than 330 words
Review pages in every lesson
Illustrations for all the basic characters
English Grammar for Students of Japanese $39.95 - 20%
Highly recommended! English Grammar for Students of
Japanese explains English grammatical structures in a way
that helps students identify correct Japanese equivalents from
the accompanying charts. Greatly assists language students
(and teachers) to learn English grammar as they tackle the
grammar of a new language.
Japanese Teacher’s Wand : Pinpon Buu
$24.95
Right or wrong?
This magical teacher’s aid is a traditional Japanese toy used in many classrooms as a reward
sound. Try it! Your students will love it...
We also stock lots of reward stickers and other
realia for you to try in your classroom.
Dictionaries
Kodansha’s Kanji Dictionary
Kodansha Katakana Workbook
$149.95 - 20%
The Kodansha Kanji Dictionary 2013 ed. is a revised and
expanded edition of Jack Halpern’s New Japanese-English
Character Dictionary. Updated to include all the current
Jōyō and Jinmei Kanji, this authoritative and easy-to-use kanji-learning tool retains all the features that have distinguished
it over the years as the number-one source for highly detailed
reference.
Let’s Learn Hiragana and Katakana
Kodansha’s Furigana Dictionary
$29.95 - 20%
Kodansha’s Katakana Workbook is a streamlined workbook designed for beginner-level students who want to learn
katakana, the Japanese script used for writing loanwords, as
efficiently as possible.
Kodansha
$24.95 - 20% ea.
Let’s Learn Hiragana, and its companion volume Let’s
Learn Katakana, are textbooks that introduce the learner
to the basics of these fundamental Japanese scripts. Being
workbooks, they contain all the exercises that allow the student to master hiragana and katakana by the time the books
have been finished.
The Kodansha Kanji Learner’s Course
A step by step guide to mastering 2300 characters
$69.95 - 20%
This new book in 2013 provides a complete system for acquiring all the kanji needed for genuine literacy in Japanese.
It summarises kanji meanings in concise, easily memorised
keywords and uses sensible, practical memory aids to make
kanji meanings easy to remember.
This book is fully crossed referenced with the Kodansha
Kanji Learner’s Dictionary ($72.95 - 20%) and is prefaced
by well-known dictionary author Jack Halpern.
Kanji Tamago Book & CD
Bonjinsha
$39.95 - 20%
This text is for learning Kanji for learners at beginner-intermediate level.
Kanji Tamago is good as preparationsimulation text
for N4 and N5 of the Japanese Language Proficiency test.
Kanji Look and Learn
Japan Times
Kanji Look and Learn Textbook
$44.95 - 20%
Kanji Look and Learn Workbook
$29.95 - 20%
“512 kanji with illustrations and mnemonic hints”
This popular supplement to the course Genki provides the
learner with meaning, readings, stroke count and order as
well as illustrations and mneomic hints to remember the kanji.
Indexes at the back of the book assist in easy reference and
look-up.
The accompanying Workbook provides the necessary practice to reinforce the reference book.
Grammar and Language
Dictionary of Japanese Grammar Series
The Japan Times
This popular series of 3 books has been a solid reference
for students for many years. It offers an excellent approach
to the interpretation of Japanese grammar and provides, in
dictionary format, a convenient reference of grammar-related
expressions.
Dictionary Basic Japanese Grammar $64.95 - 20%
Dictionary Intermediate Japanese Grammar
$85.95 - 20%
Dictionary Advanced Japanese Grammar
$71.95 - 20%
$120.95 - 20%
Kodansha’s Furigana Japanese Dictionary
(English-Japanese-English) is an invaluable
tool for anyone with an interest in the Japanese
language. It has been edited with the needs
of English-speaking users in mind, whether
students, teachers, business people, or casual
linguists. Special care has been taken at each
stage of its compilation, including the selection
of entry words and their equivalents, the wording
of the detailed explanations of Japanese words,
the choice of example sentences, and even its functional
page design to maximize its usefulness.
Kodansha Kanji Learner’s Dictionary
$99.95 - 20%
This revised edition (2013) dictionary answers the urgent
need for an easy-to-use kanji dictionary compact enough to
be easily carried around, yet detailed enough to satisfy the
practical needs of the beginning and intermediate learner. Its
basic goal is to give the learner a thorough understanding of
kanji by providing instant access to a wealth of useful information on the meanings, readings, and compounds.
When used in conjunction with the Kanji Learner’s Course,
students are well equipped to master kanji.
Teachers’ Resources
80 Communication Games for Japanese
Language Teaching
The Japan Times
$74.95 - 20%
This book is intended to assist teachers by
providing 80 readily usable games within a
single resource. Most of the key items learned
at the beginning level can be practised using
the games in this book.
Art Speaks Japanese $55.00
16 significant artworks from the Art Gallery of NSW which
draws on the expertise of The Japan Foundation to provide
64 pages of tasks for years 4-12 on a CD-Rom; 16 colour
photo panels, listening tasks etc.
Otasuke Tasuku + CD Rom $79.95 - 20%
Written in Japanese only, ideal for the secondary or tertiary
classroom. For busy Japanese teachers, this is a large
collection of Japanese tasks and games to create a communicative classroom. Divided into grammatical points for quick
reference. Photocopiable with illustrations and a CD Rom
containing the Task-sheets.
Culture
The Japanese History with Manga $17.95
This small paperback deals with Japanese
history as taught in Japanese schools and
provides English translations. It is excellent for
CLIL instruction as is the following title.
Famous People in Japanese History with Manga
$17.95
As prior, this paperback for teens provides history and famous
people in an interesting way with English translations.
The Japan Culture Book
NEW!
The Japan Times$39.95
A wonderful new Bilingual cultural resource
for Japanese with the added accessibilty of
English text.
As well as the following chapters, there are
several Appendix:
Music, Art, Manga, Literature, Performing
Arts, Anime, Games, Characters, Religion
and Spirituality, Geido, the way of the Arts,
Cinema, Cuisine, Fashion, Architecture
Kokeshi series
$14.95 each
This beautiful series of 3 books in English about different
aspects of Japanese culture (written by Annelore Parot), is
a must and deserves a category of its own. Designed with
appeal to children and young teens, the illustrations are
award-winning and the layout designed to interest the young
reader.
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Kimono
Yumi
Aoki
My Japan
$29.95 - 20%
An excellent hardcover for children covering the topics of
everyday life : home, school, holidays, public bath, transport,
city, and festival days.
A Treasury of Japanese Folktales
Japan – How We Breathe and How Our Hearts
Beat $54.95 - 20%
Bilingual English and Japanese edition
$39.95
Beautifully presented large format hardcover of 12 popular
Japanese folktales with 98 colour illustrations.
The Japanese Samurai
Book 1 $20.00
More ... Book 2
$20.00
Two Anniversary editions, each in a beautiful
hardcover version with six favourite stories.
The Soul of Traditional Events and Ceremonies That Colour
Japanese Life. This book introduces the reader to “whys”
around events, rites, rituals and ceremonies of Japan. In
English. (Japanese version also available)
$24.95
From the series Ancient and Medieval People, this large format book in English about Samurai will interest young readers
with its historical perspective and the context of the rise and
fame of these legendary warriors.
50 Things we love about Japan!
$25.95
A spectacular selection of 50 particular aspects of Japan
that the Japanese and visitors alike have fallen in love with!
In small format (13cm x 13cm). One item per double page,
written simply in English in only a few sentences per item.
Samples include: Aisatsu, Hachiko, Kabuki, Kaiten-zushi,
Koban, Kyoto, Omairi, Sakura and more
Japan - over 40 Activities
$24.95
Experience Japan through activities in culture, through the people, make things, cook,
learn about the country...
activities to
learn about Japan, past and present.
All About Japan $20.00
All About Japan offers not only the most
important facts about Japan, but also reflects the spirit that makes Japan one-of-akind. You’ll dive into stories, try new crafts, play some games
from Japan, learn Japanese songs.
Four Seasons of Mt Fuji
$28.95
A beautiful photo book of Mt Fuji for class and libraries.
Softcover.
Seeing Kyoto
$61.95 - 20%
A hardcover treasure of the sites of Kyoto, this book is excellent for library or a prize offering.
Seeing Japan
$61.95 - 20%
As above, a beautiful presentation of Japan through three
major headings : Japan by Region, Iconic Japan and Japan
Today. Excellent for a library, gift or prize.
A Geek in Japan
$22.00
“Discover the land of manga, anime, zen, and the tea ceremony”....an interesting approach to Japanese culture. This
book is packed with insights into Japan from an interesting
and honest look from a foreigner’s perspective. There are
chapters on cultural code words and values, society and daily
life, business and technology and the arts and symbols that
are particularly Japanese.
Ninja Attack!
$19.00
True tales of assassins, samurai, warlords, shogun and outlaws in Japan... a full colour book to enhance and dispel the
myths! An enjoyable and well researched book.
Yokai Attack!
$19.00
Subtitles as “The Japanese Monster survival guide” this is
essential reding for any fan of monsters, horror and manga.
Children’s Books in English
Our wide range of children’s books in Japanese and English
is constantly changing. We keep in mind Asian Studies titles
and their appropriate use in Australian classrooms in our
selections.
Japanese Children’s Favourite Stories
Bokuden and the Bully
English paperback
$12.95
A Japanese folktale adapted for children.
The Tale of the Oki Islands
English paperback $12.95
In the “Tales of Honour” series, this Japanese tale is a traditional story of bravery and devotion.
Children’s Books in Japanese
Kudamono iroiro kakurenbo
$26.95
A wonderful little hardcover card book of fruits
and colours in hiragana and English.
Transport
$12.95 each.
Hard card books for primary aged students pictorial with limited text.
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Trucks - Kouji no kuruma
Planes & Ships - Hikouki & Fune
Trains - Toukyo no densha
Firetruck - Shoubousha
Suizokukan
$12.95
Beautiful sea fish and animals. Hard card
cover book for primary aged students.
Harapkeo Aomushi / Hungry Caterpillar
$29.95
This popular classic remains a favourite with early learners
due to the repetition of language. A huge favourite!
Craft
Our shop stocks a wide range of other craft resources and
craft activity books. Please ring and enquire.
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Origami Paper 220
Origami Paper 500
Calligraphy paper pack of 80
Water Calligraphy Paper pack of 3 Calligraphy Brush Large Calligraphy Brush Small Calligraphy Ink 450ml
$12.95
$22.95
$ 9.95
$15.95
$ 9.95
$ 8.95
$21.95
Word Cards$3.95 each
DVDs
We stock a wide range of Japanese DVDs for all levels and
ages. Please check our website or ring for further information
We hope you have found this information useful.
Our wide range of Japanese resources is easily
accessible on our website store at
www.languageint.com.au
Prices are valid at 14th July 2015 and are subject to
change without notice.
Jillian Symons
jillian@intextbook.com.au