Japanese Pronunciation Lessons for Communication

This pronunciation material will give learners a sense of accomplishment when they "speak what they want to say with natural pronunciation" and will also facilitate appropriate instruction in the classroom. It can be used to suit the learner's level and needs, from late beginner to advanced. While pronunciation instruction is often thought of as nitpicking, focusing on minute details at the single-sound level, this book allows students to practice the phonetic expressions essential to Japanese communication, from single sounds to prosodic features such as accent and intonation. It also incorporates role-playing and task-based activities to actively engage learners in their practice, fostering their self-monitoring skills. It is divided into two parts: Part 1 focuses on Japanese pronunciation, and Part 2 features "native language pronunciation lessons" for native Chinese, Korean, and English speakers. The vocabulary list at the end of the book includes vocabulary words from the Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 2 and above, with Chinese, Korean, and English translations, arranged in alphabetical order. The included teacher's manual provides explanations of the phonetic elements covered in each lesson and specific teaching methods, making it a great help for teaching pronunciation in the classroom. The audio (mp3 data) is available for download or streaming from our website.