{"product_id":"japanese-folktales-for-language-learners-bilingual-legends-and-fables-in-japanese-and-english-free-online-audio-recording-paperback","title":"Japanese Folktales for Language Learners: Bilingual Legends and Fables in Japanese and English (Free Online Audio Recording) - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy Eriko Sato and Anna Sato\u003cbr\u003eIllustrated by Anna Sato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the language, imagination, and cultural traditions of Japan through 22 timeless folktales. Japanese Folktales for Language Learners presents each story in Japanese and English on facing pages, allowing readers to compare both versions while steadily strengthening their comprehension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for beginning to intermediate learners, the stories gradually increase in length and complexity. Vocabulary lists, cultural notes, exercises, and discussion questions turn every tale into an engaging language lesson, while free online audio recordings support pronunciation and listening practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22 traditional Japanese folktales\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParallel Japanese and English text on facing pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStories arranged in increasing levels of difficulty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVocabulary lists for essential words and expressions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes explaining Japanese history, customs, and culture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExercises that reinforce reading comprehension\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscussion questions for deeper study\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree online recordings of every story\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for independent study and classroom learning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURED STORIES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Candy-Buying Ghost — A mysterious woman visits a village shop each night to buy candy, eventually revealing a tragic secret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Old Man Who Made Trees Blossom — A kindhearted old man receives a remarkable gift and uses its magical power for good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Abandoned Mother — A thought-provoking tale involving an elderly mother, her son, and the historical practice of abandoning older people in times of hardship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlus 19 additional stories drawn from Japan’s rich folklore tradition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLANGUAGE-LEARNING SUPPORT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach story provides an opportunity to develop reading, vocabulary, listening, and cultural comprehension skills. The side-by-side format makes it easy to check unfamiliar passages without constantly flipping between sections—because language learning already has enough plot twists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eONLINE AUDIO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree online recordings of all 22 stories are provided to support listening comprehension and pronunciation practice. Internet access is required, and the availability or compatibility of external digital resources may change over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning and intermediate Japanese learners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in Japanese folklore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents of Japanese culture and history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndependent language study\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassroom and group instruction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListening and pronunciation practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBilingual reading practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFans of myths, legends, and traditional storytelling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBOOK DETAILS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthors: Eriko Sato and Anna Sato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrator: Anna Sato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of pages: 320\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 0.8 × 8.9 × 5.9 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublication date: October 4, 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT THE AUTHORS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEriko Sato is an associate professor of Japanese and translation studies at Stony Brook University and director of its Japanese Teacher Education Program. She has written and co-written numerous Japanese language-learning books covering grammar, vocabulary, kanji, and reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnna Sato is an author, translator, and illustrator whose work includes Japanese language-learning and children’s educational books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHY YOU’LL LOVE IT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than a language reader, this collection opens a doorway into Japan’s storytelling heritage. Every tale carries new vocabulary, cultural insight, and a little old-world magic—making the journey toward Japanese fluency feel less like studying and more like entering another world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBOOK CONDITION NOTICE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBooks may be new or gently used depending on supplier availability. Gently used copies may show minor handling or shelf wear but will remain in good, readable condition. 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