Minna no Nihongo: Elementary (Shokyu) Part 2 - Simple Writing Tasks

This book has been designed to provide even beginner-level students with the skills to write coherently in basic Japanese. The book is divided into two parts: Basic Practice (Units 1-15), which uses the vocabulary and sentence patterns found in Minna no Nihongo Shokyu I and II Main Texts, and Practical Application (Units 16-20), which involves practical application at a level equal to the beginning of the intermediate (Chukyu) stage books.

Each unit is based on a different topic, such as basic introductions and giving presents, and has a model article, some comprehension questions, and then a chance to write your own short piece.

The book comes with a separate appendix booklet at the back that includes vocabulary lists with English, Chinese and Korean translations, a flow chart showing the structure of the desired piece of writing, an answer key, and a teacher's guide.

Minna no Nihongo is probably the most famous series of Japanese language study guides, used widely in universities, language schools, and privately around the world. The original Shokyu (upper-beginner level) books were so popular when they first came out in 1998 that the publishers received an overwhelming number of requests to expand them into a full series. This writing workbook was produced under the Minna no Nihongo series but can also be used on its own or as a companion to other upper-elementary-level study guides.

Structure:

- 20 units each on a different topic with a short writing assignment
- Vocabulary guide with English, Chinese and Korean translations

Recommended for you if:

- You own or are purchasing any of the Minna no Nihongo Elementary or Intermediate series
- You are looking for a book to help you with your elementary-to-intermediate level of writing
- You feel more comfortable using popular tried-and-tested study guides.

About this volume:

Original Title: みんなの日本語初級第２版やさしい作文
Pages: 123 (with a 35-page separate supplement)
ISBN: 978-4-88319-690-6
Book Size: B5
Languages: Japanese (with English, Chinese, and Korean translations of key vocabulary)
Publication Date: This edition, May 2020