

Both are main teaching materials and have a common theme. In "Rikai", students can systematically learn the structure of the Japanese language necessary for communication.

In "Katto", students will have plenty of practice in listening and speaking, aiming to develop practical communication skills. Introductory (A1) consists of two books, "Katto" and "Rikai". Introductory (A1) is aimed at a level where students can understand basic expressions and phrases used in daily life. The goal of each lesson is set in the form of "doable activities" that ask students to think about what they can do and how they can do it using Japanese. In addition, the role of audio input in language learning is emphasized, and many lessons allow students to listen to natural conversations. Each topic is based on a situation in which people from diverse cultural backgrounds interact in Japanese, and there are hints for cross-cultural understanding in a variety of places, including conversations, photographs, and illustrations. Marugoto" is also one of the best textbook designed to help students deepen their understanding of each other through actual communication in Japanese. Marugoto: Japanese language and culture Starter A1 Coursebook for communicative language competences
