GENKI Japanese Readers Box 4: Advanced elementary level (L19 - L32)

Explore the captivating world of GENKI Japanese Readers Box 4, a delightful collection carefully curated for early learners of Japanese. Within this enticing box set of 10 volumes, you'll find a rich variety of engaging readings, including humorous stories, spine-chilling tales, traditional Japanese folktales, and enthralling introductions to diverse locations across Japan.

For those already familiar with the grammar and vocabulary from the popular GENKI elementary Japanese series, GENKI Japanese Readers Box 4 serves as the perfect complement to its second volume. Seamlessly bridging the gap, each lesson in "Genki" corresponds harmoniously to two books in the GENKI Japanese Readers series.

GENKI Japanese Readers Box 4 goes together with lesson 19 to lesson 23 of Genki 2 An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese (Textbook) Revised 3rd Edition

List of contents: 

GENKI Japanese Readers Box 3 (12-volume set)

L19-1 Princess Hachikaburi
L19-2 Interesting Yōkai of Japan
L20-1 Yufuin: A Small Town with Big Dreams
L20-2 The Tale of the Kappa
L21-1 Inu-dera: The Dog Temple
L21-2 Rakugo: The Grim Reaper
L22-1 The Monkey's Paw
L22-2 The Legend of Kibi no Makibi
L23-1 Ubahutesan Mountain
L23-2 Yanase Takashi and Anpanman

What are GENKI Graded Readers?

Graded readers are carefully curated reading materials that cater to learners at different proficiency levels. In the context of Japanese language learning, graded readers like GENKI Japanese Readers provide a progressive approach to reading practice. The difficulty level of the texts gradually increases as learners advance through various sets.

The key features of GENKI Japanese Readers include:

• Progressive Difficulty: Each volume in Box 4 corresponds to specific grammar and vocabulary found in a single GENKI textbook lesson, making it suitable for advanced elementary level learners.
  
  
• Colorful Illustrations: To aid comprehension, every title is presented in full color, with ample illustrations and photos that assist learners in understanding the text.
• Furigana: Furigana, the phonetic script placed above kanji characters, is provided for all kanji in the readers. This helps learners to read and understand kanji more easily.
  
  
• Audio Support: Learners have access to audio recordings for all titles. These recordings enhance the reading experience, enabling learners to read while listening or to reinforce their learning by reading after listening.

The GENKI Japanese Readers series is grouped into different boxes based on difficulty levels:

• Box 1 and Box 2: Early elementary level, both containing a 12-volume set.
• Box 3: Advanced elementary level, consisting of a 12-volume set.
• Box 4: Advanced elementary level, comprising a 10-volume set.
  
  
  

Recommended if: 

• You are learning from the GENKI 2 textbook and seeking additional reading resources.
  
• You finished GENKI Japanese Readers Box 1, 2 and 3
• You enjoy diverse and engaging content, including funny stories, scary tales, Japanese folk tales, and introductions to places in Japan.
• You prefer an immersive and dictionary-free reading experience with skillfully crafted texts in simple Japanese.
  
  

About this volume:

Original Title: 初級日本語よみもの　げんき多読ブックス　Box4
ISBN: 978-4-7890-1835-7
Book Size: A5
Languages: English, Japanese
Publication Date: March 18, 2023

Other books in this series: 

- Genki II 3rd Edition Complete Set

- GENKI Japanese Readers Box 3: Advanced elementary level (L13 - L18)
- GENKI Japanese Readers Box 2: Early Elementary Level (L7-L12)
- GENKI Japanese Readers Box 1: Early Elementary Level (L1-L6)

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- Japanese Graded Readers Series