Wadaiko: An Introduction to the Sounds and Rhythms of Japanese - Softcover

AJALT

9781568365589: Wadaiko: An Introduction to the Sounds and Rhythms of Japanese

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1568365586 ISBN 13: 9781568365589

Publisher: Kodansha USA, 2015

From the authors of the best-selling Japanese for Busy People series comes an innovative, engaging new way to learn Japanese. Based on a teaching approach which has been used successfully in the classroom by AJALT in Japan, Wadaiko immerses students in the sounds and rhythms of the Japanese language through songs, poetry, tongue twisters, and other word games. The purpose is to get learners to "feel" Japanese, to absorb it with the ears, without being expected to understand it all. The book is divided into two parts. Part 1 is made up of five lessons, and Part 2 of four "seasons." Color illustrations and photographs appear on almost every page. Romanized Japanese is used as an aid for those who haven’t learned the writing yet; English translations of the songs and poems are also shown, but otherwise the text is in Japanese. There are exercises and questions, quizzes, and other interactive features. A free CD contains audio of Japanese folk songs that students can sing along with. Wadaiko has been designed with the National Standards for Foreign Language Education in mind.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

About the Author:

The Association for Japanese-Language Teaching (AJALT) was recognized as a nonprofit organization by the Japanese Ministry of Education in 1977. It was established to meet the practical needs of people who are not necessarily specialists on Japan but who wish to communicate effectively in Japanese. In 1992, AJALT was awarded the Japan Foundation Special Prize; and in 2010, it became a public interest incorporated association. AJALT created the best-selling Japanese for Busy People series, as well as the Japanese for Young People series, both published by Kodansha. AJALT’s website is www.ajalt.org.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

PublisherKodansha USA
Publication date2015
ISBN 10 1568365586
ISBN 13 9781568365589
BindingPaperback
Number of pages96

Buy New

Learn more about this copy

US$ 13.19

Convert currency

Shipping: US$ 2.64
Within U.S.A.

Destination, rates & speeds

Add to Basket

30 Day Return Policy

Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace

Seller Image

Wadaiko : An Introduction to the Sounds and Rhythms of Japanese

Association for Japanese-Language Teaching (COR)

Published by Kodansha USA (2015)

ISBN 10: 1568365586 ISBN 13: 9781568365589

New Softcover Quantity: 5

Seller:

GreatBookPrices
(Columbia, MD, U.S.A.)

Rating

Seller Rating:

Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 21755898-n

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New

US$ 13.19

Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 2.64

Within U.S.A.

Destination, rates & speeds

Seller Image

Wadaiko: An Introduction to the Sounds and Rhythms of Japanese by AJALT [Paperback ]

AJALT

Published by Kodansha USA (2015)

ISBN 10: 1568365586 ISBN 13: 9781568365589

New Soft Cover Quantity: 10

Seller:

booksXpress
(Bayonne, NJ, U.S.A.)

Rating

Seller Rating:

Book Description Soft Cover. Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 9781568365589

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New

US$ 15.84

Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: FREE

Within U.S.A.

Destination, rates & speeds

Stock Image

Wadaiko: An Introduction to the Sounds and Rhythms of Japanese Format: Paperback

AJALT

Published by Penguin Random House (2015)

ISBN 10: 1568365586 ISBN 13: 9781568365589

New Softcover Quantity: > 20

Seller:

INDOO
(Avenel, NJ, U.S.A.)

Rating

Seller Rating:

Book Description Condition: New. Brand New. Seller Inventory # 9781568365589

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New

US$ 13.17

Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 3.99

Within U.S.A.

Destination, rates & speeds

Seller Image

Wadaiko (Paperback)

AJALT

Published by Kodansha America, Inc (2015)

ISBN 10: 1568365586 ISBN 13: 9781568365589

New Paperback Quantity: 1

Seller:

Grand Eagle Retail
(Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.)

Rating

Seller Rating:

Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. From the authors of the best-selling Japanese for Busy People series comes an innovative, engaging new way to learn Japanese. Based on a teaching approach which has been used successfully in the classroom by AJALT in Japan, Wadaiko immerses students in the sounds and rhythms of the Japanese language through songs, poetry, tongue twisters, and other word games. The purpose is to get learners to "feel" Japanese, to absorb it with the ears, without being expected to understand it all. The book is divided into two parts. Part 1 is made up of five lessons, and Part 2 of four "seasons." Color illustrations and photographs appear on almost every page. Romanized Japanese is used as an aid for those who haven't learned the writing yet; English translations of the songs and poems are also shown, but otherwise the text is in Japanese. There are exercises and questions, quizzes, and other interactive features. A free CD contains audio of Japanese folk songs that students can sing along with. Wadaiko has been designed with the National Standards for Foreign Language Education in mind. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781568365589

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New

US$ 21.49

Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: FREE

Within U.S.A.

Destination, rates & speeds

Stock Image