This is the translation and grammar notes to be used with Minna no Nihongo Shokyu I Dai 2-Han Honsatsu (Minna no Nihongo Shokyu I Second Edition - Main Text). Changes in vocabulary and to the text in the second edition of the main text have been incorporated into this book. Each chapter has the following sections: Vocabulary; Translation of the Sentence Patterns, Example Sentences and Conversation; and Grammar Explanation.

With this book, learners can confirm the meaning and content of Minna no Nihongo Shokyu I Dai 2-Han Honsatsu (Minna no Nihongo Shokyu I Second Edition - Main Text) in English. This book is very useful when learners are studying by themselves, particularly for class preparation or for reviewing what has been studied in class, or when the instructor does not have time to introduce new vocabulary. Learning efficiency will improve if the learner looks up the vocabulary before class.

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