Further Adventures in Japanese

Students- Are you ready to stretch your Japanese language skills? Teachers- Are you eager to help get your students up to speed for Advanced Placement programs? Then order Further Adventures in Japanese: An Advanced Course, Suitable for AP* Preparation, Field Test Edition for use during the 2008/2009 school year. We look forward to hearing your feedback on how to make this material even better.

Further Adventures in Japanese is a complete guide to acing the Advanced Placement* Japanese Language and Culture exam and reaching an advanced level of proficiency. Written by the authors of the best-selling Adventures in Japanese series, Further Adventures in Japanese is ideal for students who have studied the equivalent of three to four years of high school Japanese using any textbook series.

In the seven units of this book, students will find all the themes covered on the AP* exam, including communication and media, hobbies and sports, Japan and the world, and more. Each unit provides cultural information, vocabulary, kanji, and grammar review. Additional activities in each unit offer targeted practice in the four language skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking, with opportunities to discuss everything from the pros and cons of school uniforms to Japanese perspectives on environmental conservation. Exercises mirror the format of the AP exam, from recording an announcement to writing an opinion piece. An answer key is included so students can evaluate their own readiness and plan a review strategy.

In addition, the book includes a complete list of the 410 kanji students should know for the AP exam, including pronunciation, definitions, and examples of compound words. They'll also find information about how the exam is scored and helpful advice for doing well on every section. In addition, the Cheng & Tsui Download Center provides free access to electronic flashcards to perfect students' kanji knowledge and downloadable audio recordings for the listening sections!

Features:

• Contains a thorough review of vocabulary, grammar, and cultural information with a complete list of 410 kanji needed for the exam.

• Offers an abundance of exercises modeled after the AP exam.

• Provides test-taking strategies and tips.

• Covers AP-specific topics such as hobbies, communication and media, Japan in the world and more.

• Includes FREE audio and flashcard downloads.

For additional exam preparation, Cheng & Tsui's Strive for a 5: AP* Japanese Practice Tests includes over a dozen practice tests in the format of the AP exam, answer keys, and helpful test-taking tips to bring a 5 within reach. Together, these two books are the ideal companions for any student preparing for a successful AP experience!

*AP is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.