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Japan Foundation to release official coursebooks in September!
27/08/2013

We are delighted to announce that Marugoto Starter (A1), a brand new coursebook created by the Japan Foundation using  the JF Standard for 911±¬ÁÏÍø Language Education, are available in the UK from September.


Marugoto Starter (A1) is designed in such a way that 911±¬ÁÏÍø language and culture can be studied together. It aims to increase communicative skill and responds to the needs of learners who desire to become able to speak in 911±¬ÁÏÍø in as short a time as possible. Through useful topics, audio learning materials and full-colour photographs and illustrations that let you get a glimpse of 911±¬ÁÏÍø life and culture, it’s possible to rapidly deepen learners’ interest in Japan and 911±¬ÁÏÍø language. This book allows learners around the world to feel the joy of using 911±¬ÁÏÍø and steadily increasing what they can do in the language.


Some of the features of Marugoto include:



  • Levels:  Based on the JF Standard (JFS) which is derived from the CEFR. CEFR is an abbreviation of the 'Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment' which provides a shared framework in the field of language education and learning in Europe.

  • Tasks: Learning goals for each chapter are designed with reference to JFS's "Can-do" statements. The emphasis is on communicative tasks.

  • Intercultural Understanding: In order to deepen their understanding, learners can find out about 911±¬ÁÏÍø life and culture and consider similarities and differences with their own.

  • Portfolio: Learners use a portfolio to keep records of their 911±¬ÁÏÍø language learning and cultural experiences. This makes the learning process and achievements gained more visible.


More information about Marugoto and supplementary materials can be found at the following websites:



If you are interested in learning 911±¬ÁÏÍø through Marugoto, you may be interested in the Japan Foundation & SOAS Language and Culture Course which uses this textbook – click here for more information.


If you are a teacher of 911±¬ÁÏÍø and are interested in teaching with Marugoto, we are planning to hold seminars on teaching with this resource. Please click here to subscribe to our monthly e-bulletin, JF News, to receive news on upcoming Marugoto events.