A well-balanced approach to learning elementary Japanese
GENKI comprehensively develops elementary Japanese language skills with a well-balanced approach to the four major language skill areas窶罵istening, speaking, reading, and writing. After completing GENKI, students can immediately start studying at the intermediate level.
竊Content and Time Requirements
竊Syllabus
竊Kanji list
Familiar material that motivates students
GENKI increases the motivation of students by setting dialogues in situations with which they can readily identify, and by presenting frequently used vocabulary, expressions, and grammar. The Reading and Writing section also incorporates a full array of familiar material, including letters, e-mail, diary entries, and ads.
Plenty of fun exercises
GENKI provides many simulating exercises for every grammar item studied, progressing from basic practice to communicative activities. The exercises enliven the classroom by spicing up otherwise monotonous elementary skill-building with illustrations, role playing, games, and other activities done in pairs or larger groups.
Easy-to-follow grammar explanations
Grammar items are explained in English in an easy-to-follow manner using many example sentences, so that students can go through the material on their own. Also, typical mistakes are thoroughly described in the commentary and footnotes. If students read the explanations before class, more lesson time can be devoted to exercises, rather than explaining grammar.
An instant start to comprehensive learning
The core material of the GENKI series窶杯extbooks with audio CDs, and workbooks窶廃rovides everything needed to start studying Japanese comprehensively, whether it be in the classroom or on one窶冱 own. GENKI also helps instructors plan a diverse lineup of classwork by not only including numerous activities in the textbooks, but also offering 窶廨ENKI Picture Cards,窶 which are illustrations (PDF files) depicting key vocabulary, as well as a Teacher窶冱 Manual (second edition scheduled for release in 2012), and this website窶冱 Resource Library and online self-study pages.