Japanese in MangaLand 3

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Manga is rapidly becoming the most popular comic form in the United States, with sales reaching $120 million in 2004, a 20% increase from the previous year. This surge in interest coincides with a growing desire among secondary school students to learn Japanese, primarily to understand anime and manga in their original language. The third volume of the Japanese in MangaLand series continues to merge the popularity of manga with language instruction, making Japanese learning more engaging than traditional methods. It features 15 lessons aimed at intermediate learners, building on the previous volume. The book emphasizes grammar and conversation, using examples from manga to present authentic spoken Japanese rather than textbook language. Students will learn to navigate everyday situations in Japan, from restaurant ordering to using the Osaka dialect, and will explore both honorific language (keigo) and colloquial expressions found in manga. This volume meets the grammar, vocabulary, and kanji requirements for Level 3 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test and includes exercises, reference appendices, and other resources tailored for test candidates. With the introduction of Advanced Placement courses in Japanese in high schools, these engaging instructional materials are poised to reach an even broader audience.