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Textbooks recommended :)
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We are asked about the textbooks we recommend so let's start building a list and update it as we go :)
There are basically two types of books available. One of them is for general study and the other for JLPT preparation. And, they are either more of a classroom material or can be used for self study.
The most used in schools are the following two books.
みんなの日本語 series (general study - classroom material)
https://amzn.to/4ew93CJ
げんき series (general study - self study material)
https://amzn.to/47YbMT7
Available for free online is:
いろどり series (general study - classroom material)
https://www.irodori.jpf.go.jp/starter/pdf.html
General Japanese study books are:
中級へ行こう series
https://amzn.to/47Yvm1r
中級日本語カルテット series
https://amzn.to/3NdmlrM
上級で学ぶ日本語 series
https://amzn.to/3XVsuOz
上級へのとびら series
https://amzn.to/4dH8QLL
JLPT Preparation books are:
日本語総まとめ series
https://amzn.to/3YptiwF
Try! series
https://amzn.to/3Ydyfs1
新完全マスター series
https://amzn.to/4ezrDtZ
スピードマスター series
https://amzn.to/3NiWor0
Conversation Practice books are:
シャドーイング日本語を話そう! series
https://amzn.to/3ZT40Ik
BJT Preparation books are:
BJTビジネス日本語能力テスト series
https://amzn.to/4gYVZb0
Understanding grammar helps you to structure sentences, from very basic to highly advanced.
The foundational grammar is introduced at N4, and the N3 grammar is generally a combination, tweak, synonym, alteration and short form of the N4 grammar. Teachers do not want you to miss out on them. Hence, they usually recommend grammar books when asked in lessons.
If you are already confident about the N4 and N3 grammar, reading comprehension books are recommended. They help you review them. In essence, unless you are familiar with the grammar, vocabulary and sentence construction, you can neither understand the overall context nor the messages implied between the lines.
Experienced teachers will know what book to recommend in or after the first lesson with you. Please make sure to let them know the history of your study, your thoughts on JLPT, the purpose of your study as well as your short term and long term goals :)
I hope this information helps!
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Masa
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