Let’s Learn Through Conversation: Japanese for Caretakers

Caretakers working in nursing homes need to effectively communicate with both staff and residents in order to succeed and provide a safe environment for all. This textbook trains caregivers working in nursing homes to speak appropriate Japanese on the job and improve communication with the staff and residents with useful dialogues and scenarios. Roleplay practice helps workers visualize everyday situations and respond to them naturally without having to memorize conversations. This guide focuses both on communicating with residents, and also superiors to help caretakers better follow instructions and contribute to the wellbeing of residents.

Every case comes with a brief comic introducing the chapter’s topic. Readers follow along with the reading while listening to audio material to reinforce learning. Vocabulary and grammar drills also contribute to mastering the basics of using Japanese as a caretaker. With this guide, you will notice a marked improvement towards your speaking and listening Japanese skills!

Structure

• Sixteen chapters focusing on everyday scenarios a caregiver would encounter. These include using a wheelchair, assisted eating, bathing, and following instructions from coworkers or supervisors.
• Each chapter consists of a comic showcasing a scenario, followed by dialogues and important vocabulary to learn.
• Audio material and visual charts take studying from beyond memorization.

Recommended for you if:

• You work as a caregiver in Japan and want to improve your language abilities.
• You wish to learn vocabulary and terminology relating to caregiving.
• You are taking care of a relative and wish to learn Japanese relating to caretaking.

About this volume:

Original Title: 外国人のための会話で学ぼう！介護の日本語

Pages: 175

Publishing Date: August 1, 2020

ISBN: 978-4805881538

Languages: Japanese (Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji), English, Indonesia, Vietnamese, Burmese