(Getting to the Intermediate Level: 55 Japanese Sentence Patterns and Expressions - Second Edition) is a pivotal textbook published by 3A Corporation designed for learners transitioning from beginner to intermediate Japanese. Published in 2016, this updated edition serves as a "bridge" for students who have completed approximately 300 hours of basic study, such as the Minna no Nihongo Shokyu or Genki series. Core Objectives and Audience
Chūkyū e Ikō: Nihongo no Bunkei to Hyōgen 55 Dai (2nd edition) is an intermediate Japanese grammar-and-expression textbook aimed at learners transitioning from lower-intermediate to solid intermediate level (roughly JLPT N3–N2 range). It organizes 55 core grammar patterns and expressions around communicative functions, with usage notes, example sentences, and practice exercises.
It proves that intermediate Japanese is not a mountain—it’s 55 small hills. And you can absolutely climb them.
Includes an audio CD for listening exercises and provides translations for vocabulary and grammar in English, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese. スリーエーネットワーク Pros and Cons Bridge to Intermediate:
(explaining reasons, describing trends, and expressing opinions). Chukyu e Iko