<i>Genki</i>outlines in 23 structured lessons all the fundamentals of the Japanese language. Abundantly illustrated and containing a wide variety of exercises,<i>Genki</i>is sure to bring vigor to your classroom! Though primarily meant for use in college-level classes, it is also a good guide for independent learners and is a nice resource book for teachers of Japanese.<i>Genki's</i>authors teach at Kansai Gaidai University, which hosts the largest number of North American students spending their junior year in Japan.