If you've mastered the basics of Japanese grammar and are ready to move to the next level, this book is for you!

If you've mastered the basics of Japanese grammar and are ready to move to the next level, this book is for you!

Each of the 12 chapters is devoted to one widely-used sentence structure and its variations. Chapters are broken down into the following easy-to-follow components:

• Clear presentation of model sentences

• Breakdown and explanation of the grammar of key sentence patterns

• Controlled practice exercises, such as filling in the blanks and imitating model sentences

• Free practice exercises, using the target sentence structure to create your own sentences

• Reading comprehension practice, of narrative text and dialogues, for consolidation