Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture is a coursebook that is based on the JF Standard for Japanese Language Education.
Marugoto employs levels that correspond to the six stages of the JF Standard for Japanese Language Education (A1-C2). Marugoto (Elementary2) is A2 level.
A2 level
・Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
・Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
・Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Marugoto offers two methods of study aimed at enabling you to communicate using Japanese: Katsudoo and Rikai .
Rikai : a coursebook for communicative language competences
・ For people who want to learn about Japanese
・ The objective is to study the features of the Japanese language that are necessary for communication. ・ You will systematically study how Japanese is used in communication.