Welcome to Beginner 2
This is a textbook series for people learning Japanese for the first time.
It covers the five most essential themes.
いろいろなて形
In this volume, you will learn “verb grouping” and “te-form (て形)”.
To master verb conjugation, refer to the table and repeat the forms out loud.
This volume covers the most important beginner grammar points.
Keep going, and don’t give up!
7lessons
ようことめぐみ
You will learn a new conjugation of verbs called the “ない form.”
Here we will introduce two women named Yoko and Megumi.
They are close friends, so they use casual Japanese with each other.
Listen to their informal Japanese.
8 lessons
オーディション
In this volume, you will learn the “た form,” a verb conjugation used for talking about past events or experiences.
The actors speak at a natural speed for native Japanese speakers.
Watch the skit several times to get used to the flow of natural conversation.
It’s okay if you don’t understand everything yet. Just focus on the key points for now.
7 lessons
休日のすごしかた
In the first half, you will learn the “dictionary form” of verbs, which is the most basic form.
In the second half, we will cover the “plain form.”
This form is essential for learning future Japanese expressions, so make sure to understand it well.
Practice saying the forms repeatedly while referring to the conjugation chart.
7 lessons
横浜さんぽ
In this volume, we will study sentences expressing existence. Additionally, we will learn expressions such as ‘want to do something’ or ‘want something.’ You don’t need to fully understand the entire text.
8 lessons
