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Stories for Language Learners Ser.: Japanese Folktales for Language Learners : Bilingual Legends and Fables in Japanese and English (Free Online Audio Recording) by Anna Sato and Eriko Sato (2022, Trade Paperback, Bilingual edition)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherTuttle Publishing
ISBN-104805316624
ISBN-139784805316627
eBay Product ID (ePID)14057260646
Product Key Features
Number of Pages320 Pages
Publication NameJapanese Folktales for Language Learners : Bilingual Legends and Fables in Japanese and English (Free Online Audio Recording)
LanguageEnglish
SubjectAsian / Japanese, Alphabets & Writing Systems, Japanese
Publication Year2022
FeaturesBilingual Edition
TypeBilingual
Subject AreaForeign Language Study, Language Arts & Disciplines, Literary Collections
AuthorAnna Sato, Eriko Sato
SeriesStories for Language Learners Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight21 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal495.682421
SynopsisLearn about Japanese culture while improving your language skills! Japanese Folktales for Language Learners presents 22 traditional stories in parallel Japanese and English versions on facing pages, with detailed notes and exercises aimed at beginning to intermediate learners. This book can be used as a language reader and will be of great interest to anyone wishing to learn more about Japanese culture and folklore. The stories in this collection gradually increase in length and complexity as the book progresses. They include: "The Candy-Buying Ghost" - A female ghost mysteriously buys candy every night from a small village shop, until one night she reveals her true identity and her tragic story. "The Old Man Who Made Trees Blossom" - Regarded as one of the five greatest Japanese folktales, this touching story tells of a kind old man who uses his magical powers for good. "The Abandoned Mother" - An elderly woman is abandoned at the top of a mountain by her own son, a reference to the old practice of senicide in Japan. Vocabulary lists, cultural notes, exercises and discussion questions help to reinforce an understanding of the stories and bolster language skills. Free online recordings of all the stories are provided., Learn about Japanese culture while improving your language skills! Japanese Folktales for Language Learners introduces 22 traditional tales in parallel Japanese and English versions, presented on facing pages. Whether you're a student of Japanese or just want to enjoy a good read while learning about traditional Japanese culture, you're sure to love this book!The tales increase in length and complexity as the book progresses. Each story has a comprehensive vocabulary list, cultural notes, comprehension exercises and discussion questions to reinforce your understanding. There are overviews of verb and adjective forms, as wall as free online audio recordings of all the stories to develop your listening and pronunciation skills.
LC Classification NumberPL539.5
Illustrated bySato, Anna
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