The News in Japanese: Listening for Upper Intermediate and Advanced Students is a continuation and revised version of The News in Japanese 40. This book is a set of practical listening comprehension texts for intermediate and upper-intermediate level students of Japanese who wish to follow the broadcast news in Japanese. 

The core concept remains unchanged: "Develop the ability to grasp key insights by mastering news structures and unique expressions." However, in this new version, all 50 lessons have been revamped to align with current happenings in Japan.

This revised version offers 50 fresh lessons, maintaining the core concept of mastering news structure and unique expressions. It covers a variety of current topics relevant to Japan, including "Reskilling for Digital Talent and Disparities in Japan and the United States" in Finance and Economy, "Amendment to Road Traffic Laws: Self-Driving Cars Allowed, No License Required for Electric Kick Scooters" in Politics and Administration, and "Young Carers in Elementary Schools, One in 15 Children" in Society and Life.

Audio recordings of news articles, frequently used vocabulary, and example sentences are accessible from the Three-A Network website. Three-A Network also introduced fresh audio content for sentences not found in the initial release, making learning essential vocabulary a breeze.

Whether you're just starting to explore Japanese news or already have some experience with similar materials like "Japanese News Listening from Intermediate Level 40," this resource is a valuable asset for your language learning journey.

STRUCTURE

This book comprises 50 listening exercises grouped into three categories: "Economy & Finance," "Politics & Administration," and "Society & Lifestyle."

These exercises are meant to be completed by listening to audio recordings and are designed to aid students in gaining insights and comprehension of the stories.

Each exercise begins with a listening tasks and is followed by sections containing answers and helpful listening tips.

Additionally, the book includes a supplementary section for each listening exercise that lists essential vocabulary. Each word is accompanied by an English, Chinese, and Korean translation, as well as a sample sentence.

KANA / KANJI IN THE BOOK

Designed for upper-intermediate to advanced Japanese learners, the book includes a mix of Kanji and Kana script, with furigana for advanced Kanji words. Both the main text and the separate volume provide kana readings with all the kanji, and every task in the main textbook has an answer key, so the book is perfect for self-study.

AUDIO

Audio content for both news and essential vocabulary frequently used in news reports is now accessible on the Three A Network website. 

Recommended for you if:

• You are an intermediate or advanced learner
• You want to improve your listening comprehension
• You want to learn to follow Japanese News
• You are a self-learner
• You are a Japanese teacher and are looking for extra learning materials for your students 
  
  

About this volume

• Original Title: 改訂版ニュースの日本語 聴解50
• Language: Japanese
• Translation: Main textbook – entirely in Japanese (with furigana). "Important News Expressions" – translations in English, Chinese, and Korean.
• Pages: 205 (main textbook) + 36 (vocabulary list)
• Publishing Date: 20th September 2023
• ISBN: 978-488-319-9266
  
  
  

In the same series: 

The News in Japanese - Listening for Intermediate Students [revised edition]

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