Marugoto Elementary 2 A2 Katsudoo: Coursebook for communicative language activities

Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture is a coursebook that is based on the JF Standard for Japanese Language Education, and offers learning in both language and culture. Marugoto offers two methods of study: Katsudoo and Rikai for A1 and A2. “Katsudoo: Coursebook for Communicative Language Activities” aims to increase communicative skill and responds to the needs of learners who desire to become able to speak in Japanese with the Japanese people near them in as short a time as possible. Katsudoo and Rikai have a rich source of full-color photographs and illustrations. All realistic dialogues are provided as audio learning materials. Level A2 aims to help learners so they:  Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need. 184 pages, A4. (Some text above taken from the official Marugoto site.)