This levelled Japanese reader introduces Japanese vocabulary through the friendship of two swans. It is suitable for upper primary students, high school students, and intermediate Japanese learners.

Students develop reading confidence while following the friendship journey of two swans as they play together, argue, separate, and reunite. Key language features include the て form, plain-form verbs, and expressions such as 「～てしまう」 and 「かえってくる」.

The story encourages learners to use context to understand unfamiliar words and expressions while exploring themes of friendship, conflict, forgiveness, and companionship.

Cultural note from the author:

The swans featured in this book can be seen along the Nakagawa River and at Biwanuma Pond in Ootawara City, Tochigi Prefecture, approximately 50 kilometres from my hometown of Utsunomiya.

These swans return to the area each year and have become much-loved visitors, bringing joy to residents. Watching them gather together and interact reminds us that friendship and companionship can be found throughout the natural world.

Details

* Character Count: 291
* Pages: 15
* Product Type: A5 saddle-stitched booklet
* ISBN: 978-0-6481178-2-7

Related Reader Packs:

• High School Japanese Readers Pack
• Developing Japanese Readers Pack
• Advanced Japanese Readers Pack
• All Japanese Readers Pack

These Japanese readers are intended for individual use and extensive reading (tadoku).

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