Japanese Language Basic Program

ORIENTATION To Begin With the MISJ BASIC PROGRAM

What You Should Do and How to Use This Program

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I can clearly explain what you should do according to the aim of your study.

1. To simply find out what the Japanese language is like
☆ Just read through the text and sometimes click buttons to hear how it sounds like.

This mark shows the explanations about the knowledge of grammar.

This mark shows the explanations about Japanese culture.

You can hear some kind of Japanese sound wherever you can see this mark
by clicking it.
You can easily go forwards or backwards between pages by clicking

You can also use the Back or Next in the list of footer.

2. To become able to understand what the counterpart or the writer is trying to say
☆ Read through the text and click every button. Listen carefully and thoroughly until you can understand every word and expression by their sounds.
Through the procedure, you are expected to become familiar with the sound of Japanese natural conversation.
In this program, these marks will help you understand what kind of expression you are listening to.

：question

：answer

：statement

：response

☆In this program, you can learn how to read two kinds of Japanese letters, HILAGANA and KATAKANA. They are introduced little by little as your lesson proceeds. Be sure to master them and try to read every word and expression written in Japanese while you are studying main lessons.
Click

whenever you forget how to read the letters shown on each page.

☆In some lessons, you will find reading materials. You can check how much you have progressed by reading these materials.

3. To become able to speak the Japanese language
In the academic world, the main topic of discussion has always been "which is the most important; grammar, training or conversation?" I believe that not only one but all three are important especially to achieve the speaking ability. Thus, in the MISJ programs, every lesson is designed as a repetition of a process that consists of mostly three and sometimes four stages.

●Introduction of new grammar point
Connected to the most appropriate function, situation or theme of conversation.
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●If necessary, explanation of cultural background is given
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●Verbal training using the prepared words
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●Applying the learned knowledge to individual real life situations. The most appropriate activity is selected among reporting, conversation, role-playing and a task according to the introduced grammar point.

☆ First of all, read through all the text and try to completely understand them. In the MISJ program, the knowledge of grammar is given as patterns whenever it is possible. The patterns are introduced in the box like this.

ＮＯＵＮ-desu

☆ To practice verbally is very important and indispensable.
Every expression that you have to practice verbally is given in the box like this.

ＮＡＭＥ-desu

☆ Read carefully and precisely follow the instructions given under this mark.

Practice each word at least three times.

Sometimes you will be asked to repeat the same thing twice or three times.

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If you click the buttons, you will automatically be lead to repeat them twice or three times.

This kind of practice is not at all interesting; however, everybody should admit that it is the most effective and efficient way to achieve the fluency of conversation.

After such a boring but indispensable studying process, you always encounter the following mark and will be asked to do some kind of activity.

See if you can order things at a coffee shop.
There are several types of activities: conversation with me, role-playing, task, etc. Try doing anything that seems possible for you to do. This process will convince you why the former uninteresting process is important and will make you feel that you have made progress for sure.

☆ After each lesson, be sure to review the things you will find in the "Everyday Checking List".
To speak the language, you have to memorize the words and expressions perfectly so that you can verbally use them whenever it becomes necessary.
Preservation of memory is also very important. Check the lists everyday if possible until you feel sure that you will never forget the things in the lists.

Anyway, please follow the instructions precisely and do everything what you are told to do in this program. You should never forget the fact that no one but you yourself can memorize or practice verbally for you.

Now your first main lesson begins. I wish you a good luck on your study!