This interactive DVD-ROM program is a powerful tool for the study of spoken Japanese at the intermediate and advanced levels. It is based on the second and third parts of the popular Japanese: The Spoken Language textbook series by Eleanor Harz Jorden with Mari Noda. The DVD-ROM - compatible with both PC and Macintosh computers -- presents JSL's sound methodology in a rich multimedia environment and complements the textbook with innovative, fully interactive exercises, simulations, and reviews. Whether used in the classroom or for self-study, the DVD-ROM program encourages students to complete the tasks necessary to communicate successfully in Japanese and makes learning both enjoyable and rewarding. Some of the features include: Intended for a wide range of ages and levels of education, from high school to self-directed adult learners More than 20,000 audio files, 1,400 original illustrations, 1,600 photographs, and 60 video clips Activities on accent and intonation based on new research Japanese-English and English-Japanese glossaries