Download or read book Nakama 1: Japanese Communication Culture Context written by Yukiko Abe Hatasa and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NAKAMA 1 is a complete, flexible introductory program designed to present the fundamentals of the Japanese language to users. The NAKAMA 1 program focuses on proficiency-based language learning, emphasizes practical communication and student interaction, and fosters the development of all four language skills and cultural awareness. Thematically organized chapters focus on high-frequency communicative situations and introduce students to the Japanese language and its three writing systems: hiragana, katakana, and kanji. Maintaining the program's balanced approach, the new edition features updated technology resources, updated culture, and contemporary vocabulary to enhance both teaching and learning. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.