Hai! 1 and 2

Hai! 1 provides beginners with a very accessible and well-integrated introduction to Japanese. Hai! 2 builds on and extends grammar, vocabulary and script from Hai! 1. Students will feel a real sense of achievement and progress as they learn to write what they can say. Cartoon stories, photo presentations and a variety of text types introduce the key language and vocabulary and provide a wealth of cultural interest.



	gradual and systematic introduction of hiragana and some kanji - students learn to write what they can say hiragana presented with initial romaji support (phased out in the cartoon story at the end of each chapter) fun cartoon stories by a Japanese illustrator show new language in action and provide insights into Japanese culture by the end of Hai! 1 students can complete basic self-introductions		all remaining hiragana from Hai! 1 introduced 18 new kanji, bringing the total number of kanji for Hai! 1 and Hai! 2 to 20 relevant and up-to-date topics and text types by the end of Hai! 2 students can read and write a detailed introductory email, and use all hiragana