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Ainu Language Radio Lesson Description: This Website will be an excellent resource for advanced learners interested in the Ainu people, their language and culture. The Ainu is an indigenous people who are centered on Hokkaido, the northern island of Japan. The site provides a radio program featuring introductory lessons of the Ainu language. The topics include greetings, self-introduction, other daily expressions, and grammar. The program discusses the culture and history of the Ainu people along with the language lessons. The program is broadcasted in Japanese, and as such it will be an excellent material for brushing up listening comprehension skills as well. The programs broadcasted in 1999-2002 are also available. RealPlayer is required to listen to the program. Created by the Sapporo Television Broadcasting Co., Ltd. Audience Age: Grades 9-12 Undergraduates Publisher: Sapporo Television Broadcasting Co., Ltd. Classification: Media -- Radio Culture -- Indigenous Peoples Educational Resources -- Audio Exercises Japanese Language Japanese Language -- Japan Educational Resources -- Communication Skills -- Listening Educational Resources -- Resources in Language(s) Other Than English Date Issued: 1996- Resource Type: Event Sound Educator's guide Environment Study guide Unit of instruction Format: RealPlayer Audience: Superior Intermediate -- High Language: Japanese Date Of Record Creation: 2003-06-06 10:55:30 Date Of Record Release: 2003-07-11 11:34:12 Date Record Checked: 2003-06-06 Date Last Modified: 2003-07-11 11:34:12

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