Obento is a fully integrated course in three stages, written specifically for secondary students learning Japanese. Obento Deluxe is the first level of this highly popular series. The expert author team of Peter Williams, Sue Xouris and Kyoko Kusumoto bring their expertise, creativity and humour to this comprehensive resource. The highly structured units contain the following elements: Itadakimasuintroduces the new language through a manga-style cartoon strip, recorded on Audio CD Donna aji?develops the new language through listening and speaking exercises Benkyoo no Benaddresses the use of script Gohan to okazuprovides a grammar and vocabulary reference, supported by examples (detailed grammar explanations are provided in Setsumei at the back of the book) Teeburu manaapresents cultural and socio-cultural background and stimulus material for follow-up activities Ohashifocuses on Essential Learnings and how-to-learn skills Oshooyuprovides colloquial expressions and related vocabulary Okashipresents songs and raps. www.obento.com.au Includes information, links, and a student section, which provides on-line, interactive activities to help students consolidate what they have learnt Allows them to listen to dialogues at their own pace Available free on CD-ROM to adopting schools. Posters Download 12 colourful posters from www.nelsonsecondary.com.au. Use them on a projector or an interactive whiteboard in class.