1. What is Minna no Nihongo Kyouan ? The Kyouan (教案 – lesson plan) is the official teacher’s manual for the Minna no Nihongo textbook series (3A Corporation). It is not a student workbook or translation book. It provides step-by-step classroom procedures, explanations of teaching techniques, answers to textbook exercises, listening scripts, and guidance on how to present grammar.
✅ Verified: Used by professional Japanese language teachers worldwide, especially in language schools in Japan.
2. Available Versions (Verified) | Target Book | Kyouan Title | Language | |----------------|------------------|---------------| | Shokyu I (2nd Edition) Main Textbook | Minna no Nihongo Shokyu I Dai 2-han Kyouan | Japanese (with some English notes) | | Shokyu II (2nd Edition) Main Textbook | Minna no Nihongo Shokyu II Dai 2-han Kyouan | Japanese | | Shokyu I Translation & Grammar (English) | Sometimes bundled or referenced | English | | Chukyu I / II | Separate Chukyu Kyouan | Japanese |
Important: The 1st edition Kyouan is outdated. Always use the 2nd edition (Dai 2-han) to match current textbooks. Minna No Nihongo Kyouan %5BVERIFIED%5D
3. Structure of the Kyouan (per lesson) Each lesson’s plan follows a 90-minute class (adjustable). Format includes: A. Lesson Goals (学習目標)
Target grammar points Expected communicative functions Vocabulary students should actively use
B. Preparation Checklist (準備)
What the teacher should copy, write on board, or bring
C. Class Flow (授業の流れ) – Step by step Example (Lesson 1 of Shokyu I): | Step | Time | Activity | Textbook page | |----------|----------|--------------|------------------| | 1 | 5 min | Greetings, roll call, warm-up | – | | 2 | 10 min | Introduce new vocabulary (picture cards) | p. 20–21 | | 3 | 20 min | Model grammar point 1 (X wa Y desu) | p. 22–23 | | 4 | 15 min | Drill practice (repetition, substitution) | – | | 5 | 15 min | Pair work (speaking) | p. 24 | | 6 | 15 min | Listening comprehension (CD script in Kyouan ) | p. 26 | | 7 | 10 min | Homework explanation & review | – | D. Answer Keys
Complete answers for Renshuu B, C, Mondai (exercise sections) Answers for Listening Comprehension in the textbook It is not a student workbook or translation book
E. Listening Scripts
Full scripts of all CD tracks (not printed in student books)