This companion to the book Intermediate Japanese is the perfect guide for practicing and polishing your basic proficiency in everyday, conversational Japanese. Carefully crafted practice activities for reading, writing, speaking, listening and understanding it. The activities are varied and interesting, mirroring the book and today's fast-paced world. By the end of this book, learners will have mastered 149 additional kanji, for a cumulative total of 300 kanji.

Author Biography

Michael L. Kluemper was a JET Program participant from 1990-93 in Akita-ken, and has been teaching about Japanese language and culture since that time. Serving as a board member for the National Council of Japanese Language Teachers from 2001-08, Kluemper served as president, newsletter editor, and on national task forces for the implementation of a Japanese AP course, National Board Certification for teachers, and various advocacy campaigns. Kluemper teaches Japanese at the high school level at Ballard High School in Louisville, KY. Lisa Berkson has been teaching Japanese language at the high school level for eight years. After earning her teaching certificate, Berkson led the Japanese language program at Warren Central High School, in Indianapolis, IN, for seven years. She currently teaches Japanese and Chinese language classes at Dobson High School in Mesa, Arizona.