This is an introductory-level Japanese textbook designed for foreigners who are beginning to study Japanese. It supports learners in acquiring practical Japanese expressions needed to achieve specific “Can-do” goals—what learners should be able to do in everyday situations. The course is structured around common daily-life scenarios, where learners expand conversation skills together with teachers or supporters. It is ideal for community Japanese classes, corporate training programs, and short-term visitors.

Features of this book:

• Learn Japanese for real-life communication and independent living
  While basic grammar and sentence patterns are briefly checked, the main goal is to help learners connect with people in their community and society, enabling them to live independently and express themselves in Japanese.
• Focus on real-life, everyday interactions
  The situations presented are based on common daily-life encounters. Because the tasks are practical and relatable, learners can engage with them as real personal experiences.
• Step-by-step writing system based on learning progress
  In the early sections, texts include romaji alongside hiragana and katakana to support beginners. Later sections remove romaji and introduce basic kanji, encouraging learners to progress naturally.
• Personal dictionary and learning portfolio (separate workbook included)
  The accompanying workbook, “My Japanese Notebook,” allows learners to record vocabulary and expressions they discover, track their achievement of Can-do goals, and receive messages from teachers or supporters. After completing the course, it serves as both a personal dictionary and a learning portfolio showing their progress at a glance.

All dialogues in the textbook include audio by native Japanese speakers (available for free download).

Use this book to build practical Japanese skills for interacting with people in your community.

Book details:

• Length: 148 pages
• Publisher: Alc Press
• Release date: March 10, 2026
• Dimensions: 18.2 × 0.9 × 25.7 cm