Description

GENKI: An Integrated Course In Elementary Japanese is a comprehensive approach to developing the four basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) in order to cultivate overall Japanese-language ability.  Much emphasis has been placed on balancing accuracy, fluency, and complexity so that students using the material would not end up speaking accurately yet in a stilted manner, nor fluently yet employing only simple grammatical structures.The second editions of GENKI were released in February 2011 and feature four major revisions. 1. Addition of Culture Note sidebarsEvery lesson of the revised edition includes a “Culture Note” sidebar that provides students with information on Japanese culture. Written in English, these commentaries focus mainly on topics related to the lesson themes, and are intended to encourage students to personally broaden their understanding of Japan by obtaining further information from the Internet and their Japanese acquaintances.2. MP3 audio material bundled with textbooks / workbooksThe audio material for GENKI, which was previously sold separately in 6-CD sets, has been compiled into MP3 files stored on a single CD that is bundled with each textbook volume, enabling all GENKI users to access the full range of audio resources. Moreover, much of the audio material has been re-recorded, with the dialogues now spoken at a speed closer to that of natural conversation. The textbook CD retains the Dialogue, Vocabulary, Grammar, and Practice audio material of the old CD set, while adding recordings of the readings for every lesson of the Reading and Writing section. The workbooks also now come with a CD containing recordings of the Listening Comprehension exercises, making it easier for users to practice their skills.3. Revamping of vocabulary and expressionsGENKI has been thoroughly reviewed to eliminate outdated vocabulary and expressions, and replace them with alternatives that are frequently used in today’s Japan. 4. Revision of Grammar/Practice sections and readingsThe grammar points covered by each lesson remain the same, but their explanations have been revised and augmented to facilitate better understanding