The world-wide growth in demand for Japanese throughout the world has led to rapid developments in Japanese language teaching. This volume examines these developments and their implications for the future in a series of case studies.

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Japanese: A Comprehensive Grammar is a complete reference guide to modern Japanese grammar. Accessible and systematic, it explores the complexities of the language thoroughly, filling many gaps left by other textbooks. Clear grammar points are put in context using examples from a range of Japanese media. The emphasis is firmly on contemporary Japanese as spoken and written by native speakers. Key features of the book include: * coverage of colloquial and standard Japanese * extensive cross-referencing * detailed index of Japanese and English terms * up-to-date real examples of current usage *...

Schwer atmend und kreidebleich sitzt Chris auf der Couch in seinem Zimmer und starrt Emma an, die soeben wie aus dem Nichts direkt vor ihm erschienen ist. Ein zerlumptes Madchen, wie aus einer anderen Zeit. Wie kann das sein? Das ist doch nicht moglich. Sollte es vielleicht mit dem kleinen Gerat zu tun haben, dass er am Morgen auf der Strae gefunden hatte? Chris kann es nicht fassen und hat keine Ahnung, was er angerichtet hat, als er das Gerat einschaltete. Es ist der Beginn eines turbulenten Abenteuers, das Chris mitten hinein in die Ritterzeit katapultiert. Die beiden Kinder treffen...