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News 2018

"Users’ Voices" have been released!

Dec.26,2018General

Learning with Marugoto is spreading around the world. We are introducing learners’ voices from Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago at "Users’ Voices" this time.

Corrections lists of the reprints are available

Nov.05,2018For Teachers

We correct typographical errors, omission, etc. when reprinting Marugoto.
The corrections lists of each book are available at Resources for Teachers.
You can find the number of impression on the last page of the book.

To users of "Marugoto Elementary 1 (A2) Katsudoo"

Oct.25,2018Materials

Notice

  • The fish market has moved from Tsukiji to Toyosu
  • You can visit the tuna auction at Toyosu
  • The outer market restaurants and shops remain in business at Tsukiji

In unit 5 of "Marugoto Elementary 1 (A2) Katsudoo" (p49 and p52), Tsukij Fish Market features as an example of a sightseeing spot in Tokyo, but in October 2018 this fish market was moved from Tsukiji to Toyosu. You can now visit the tuna auction popular with tourists at Toyosu Market. The outer market restaurants and shops remain in business at Tsukiji. Please check the following websites when you travel to Tokyo.

> Information about Toyosu Market Visitor’s Course (available for download in Japanese and English)
> Tsukiji Outer Market guide map

General "Marugoto (A2-4) Japanese Online Course" is now available!

Oct.01,2018General

"Marugoto (A2-4) Japanese Online Course" has been released in the Japanese learning platform, "JF Japanese e-Learning Minato".

For further details on the course please see here

Indonesian language version of the Marugoto Japanese Online Courses (A2-1, A2-2) is now available!

Sep.05,2018General

Indonesian language has now been added as languages of explanation to the Marugoto Japanese Online Courses (A2-1, A2-2), which are part of the Japanese language learning platform "JF Japanese e-Learning Minato".

For further details on the course, see the following web pages:
> Marugoto A2-1 (Katsudoo & Rikai) Self-Study Course
> Marugoto A2-2 (Katsudoo & Rikai) Self-Study Course

For enrollment in the courses please see here.

"Marugoto Starter (A1)" has been published in Peru and Vietnam, "Marugoto Elementary 1 (A2)" has been published in India.

Aug.08,2018General

We have added new informations on "Marugoto Starter (A1)" Peru / Vietnam edition and "Marugoto Elementary 1 (A2)" India edition at Overseas Edition page.
For further purchase informations, please contact to the publisher.

"Marugoto (A2-3) Japanese Online Course" is now available!

Aug.01,2018General

"Marugoto (A2-3) Japanese Online Course" has been released in the Japanese learning platform, "JF Japanese e-Learning Minato".

For further details on the course please see here

"Users’ Voices" have been released!

Jul.20,2018General

Learning with Marugoto is spreading around the world. We are introducing learners’ voices from Germany, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Kyrgyz Republic, Argentina, Colombia, Brazil and Peru at "Users’ Voices" this time.

"KANJI Memory Hint 3"[English version] released!

Jul.05,2018General

Following our apps "KANJI Memory Hint 1 & 2" that lets you enjoy studying kanji through mnemonic pictures and games, we have now released "KANJI Memory Hint 3" (English version)!

You can download this app from the webpages below. [FREE]

> App Store
> Google Play
> Amazon

Russian Version of Vocabulary List for Intermediate 2 (B1) has been released!

Jun.04,2018Materials

Vocabulary List with Russian translation is now available at Intermediate 2 (B1) of Download Materials.

List of Grammar and Sentence patterns (Starter (A1)- Intermediate 2 (B1)) is now available.

Jun.04,2018For Teachers

List of Grammar and Sentence patterns (Starter (A1)- Intermediate 2 (B1)) is now available at each pages of Marugoto books at Resources for Teachers.

Spanish language version of the Marugoto Japanese Online Courses (A2-1, A2-2) is now available!

May.21,2018General

Spanish language has now been added as languages of explanation to the "Marugoto (A1) Japanese Online Course (A2-1, A2-2), which are part of the Japanese language learning platform JF Japanese e-Learning Minato".

For further details on the course, see the following web pages:

> Marugoto A2-1 (Katsudoo & Rikai) Self-Study Course
> Marugoto A2-2 (Katsudoo & Rikai) Self-Study Course

For enrollment in the course please see here.

Vocabulary Index with English translation (Pre-Intermediate) has been added!

May.11,2018Materials

Vocabulary Index with English translation (Pre-Intermediate (A2/B1)) is now available at Pre-Intermediate (A2/B1) of Download Materials and Pre-Intermediate (A2/B1) of Resources for Teachers.

"The spelling rules of the Roman alphabet" is now available.

May.11,2018For Teachers

"The spelling rules of the Roman alphabet" is now available at Starter (A1) Katsudoo and Rikai of Resources for Teachers.

Regarding your inquiry during the GW

Apr.26,2018General

Reply to your inquiry may be delayed due to national holidays from April 28th to May 7th. Thank you for your understanding.

Maintenance work for "Marugoto Website"

Apr.16,2018General

"The Marugoto Website" will not be accessible at most for 1 hour during the following time due to the maintenance work.
Date: April 19,2018. At most 1hour During from AM0:00 to AM6:00 (As of Japan Time).

Vocabulary Indexes with Vietnamese, German, Portuguese and Russian translation have been added!

Mar.15,2018Materials

ocabulary Indexes with Vietnamese, German, Portuguese, and Russian translation are now available at Download Materials and Resources for Teachers.
(German and Portuguese are available from Elementary1(A2) to Pre-Intermediate(A2/B1) and Russian is available from Starter(A1) to Pre-Intermediate(A2/B1).As for Vietnamese, Elementary2(A2) and Pre-Intermediate(A2/B1) are newly added.)

Intermediate 2 (B1) Supplementary Materials with French translation have been added!

Feb.23,2018Materials

Vocabulary List and Learning Record with French translation are now available at Intermediate 2 (B1) of Download Materials.

New videos released - the publication launch seminar of "Marugoto Intermediate 1 (B1)"

Feb.20,2018Events

On Dec. 3rd, 2017 (in Tokyo) and Feb. 3rd, 2018 (in Osaka), we held publication launch seminar of "Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture (Intermediate 2 B1)". Here you can see the videos of the seminar. Please see them together with handouts and slides. (Japanese only)

"Users’ Voices" have been released!

Feb.14,2018General

Learning with Marugoto is spreading around the world. We are introducing learners’ voices from America, Spain, Australia, India and Chile at "Users’ Voices" this time.

Chinese and Vietnamese versions of the "MARUGOTO Words (MARUGOTO-NO-KOTOBA)" are now available!

Jan.25,2018General

We have added Chinese and Vietnamese language versions of the website "MARUGOTO Words (MARUGOTO-NO-KOTOBA)". You can check words and phrases used in Marugoto.

Intermediate 2 (B1) Download Materials have been added!

Jan.19,2018Materials

English translations of listening scripts and text, Vocabulary List and Learning Record with Spanish translation are now available at Intermediate 2 (B1) of Download Materials.

Chinese and Vietnamese language versions of the "Marugoto (A1) Japanese Online Course" are now available!

Jan.18,2018General

Chinese and Vietnamese languages have now been added as languages of explanation to the "Marugoto (A1) Japanese Online Course", which is part of the Japanese language learning platform "JF Japanese e-Learning Minato".

For further details on the course, see the following web pages:

> Chinese version
> Vietnamese version

For enrollment in the course please see here.