Description :

• Continuation of the "Can-do" approach: Like the A1 level, the A2 books are centered on practical "Can-do" statements, allowing learners to track their progress through achievable, real-life tasks.
• Intermediate topics for daily life: The A2 level expands on the basic topics from A1 to cover a broader range of daily and work-related situations in Japan.
  • Elementary 1 topics include discussing oneself, sharing about seasons and weather, and giving directions in a town.
  • Elementary 2 topics cover meeting people, dining out (including handling allergies), travel, local festivals, and disaster preparedness.
• Focus on listening and speaking: The course emphasizes extensive listening to build familiarity with spoken Japanese, using many audio recordings of natural, everyday conversations. This is followed by practice activities like shadowing and role-playing.
• Authentic learning materials: Reading and writing activities use real-world materials like restaurant menus, store ads, street signs, and social media screenshots to provide an authentic learning experience.
• Free and accessible: All materials, including the main book PDFs and audio files, are available for free download from the official IRODORI website. This makes them ideal for self-study on smartphones, tablets, or computers.
• Supplemental materials available: For those needing more structured grammar practice, the IRODORI books can be used with the Japan Foundation's Marugoto textbook series. The online version also offers interactive practice for vocabulary, kanji, and grammar.
• Integrated cultural information: "Tips for Life in Japan" columns are included in each lesson to introduce learners to relevant cultural context, with photographs and illustrations.
• Kanji study: The A2 level continues the study of kanji, focusing on characters that appear in the reading and listening activities. The goal is to recognize and understand their meaning in context, rather than focusing on manual handwriting.